The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chorus 50th Anniversary Concert
Gábor Hollerung conducts CU Chorus
2023/6/4 (Sunday)
8pm
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
$500 / $320 / $220
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An accredited event of CUHK 60th Anniversary Celebratory Programme
Guest Conductor Gábor Hollerung
Soprano Yuki Ip
Mezzo-soprano Carol Lin
Tenor Justin Li
Baritone. Albert Lim
Viola Mark Hui
Pianos. Alexander Wong Fung Tik Man
Keyboard Anne Lam
The Chinese University of Hong Kong Chorus
Programme
Reed Criddle: Pietà (for viola and chorus, Asian première)
Gioachino Rossini: Petite messe solennelle (original chamber version, 1863/64)
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About the Programme
Treading on a laborious path for half a century from a student singing group, CU Chorus now establishes a prominent position in the Hong Kong choral music scene. In this Golden Jubilee celebration concert, CU Chorus invites the highly renowned Hungarian conductor Gábor Hollerung to present two choral masterpieces written in different times.
Inspired by Michelangelo's famous sculpture in St. Peter's Basilica in Rome, American composer Reed Criddle's 2012 choral piece Pietà infuses oriental elements in this moving vocalise for chorus and solo viola, the original instrumentation which will be presented in this concert as Asian première. Gioachino Rossini, the composer associated with many famous operas, wrote the choral masterpiece Petite messe solennelle in the final years of his life. The highly operatic vocal writing in a chamber setting with only two pianos and harmonium makes it a unique gem in choral repertoire. Gábor Hollerung's mastery in conducting choral works across centuries will surely bring CU Chorus to another peak in artistic achievement.
Guest Conductor: Gábor Hollerung
Gábor Hollerung is currently the Music Director of Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra and Budapest Academic Choral Society. A graduate of Ferenc Liszt Academy of Music, he extended his conducting studies in masterclasses by Eric Ericson, Kurt Masur and László Somogyi. His conducting appearances spread across Hungary, Israel, USA, mainland China and Taiwan. His extensive discography includes choral, orchestral and opera recordings. Apart from conducting, Hollerung is also active in music education, giving masterclass, and organizing choral music festivals. He was honored as a Meritorious Artist of Hungary in 2015.
Related Event
Lecture Demonstration on Rossini's Petite messe solennelle by Gábor Hollerung
（Presented in English）
Besides conducting, Gábor Hollerung is also dedicated to promote music appreciation. His series of lecture demonstrations with Budafok Dohnányi Orchestra in Budapest is highly acclaimed by music lovers. In this lecture, he will illustrate the fascinating musical craftsmanship of Rossini's Petite messe solennelle with excerpts sung live by CU Chorus.
2023/5/31 (Wednesday)
8pm
Tsuen Wan Town Hall Cultural Activities Hall
$150
Ticket Discount
Single-transaction purchase of Concert and Lecture standard tickets: 10% off