“Benvenuti!” to a unique intercontinental musical collaboration between Hong Kong and Milan in a prominent cultural landmark

Interweaving Contours brings together Musicus Soloists Hong Kong and Cameristi della Scala, the world-famous Milanese chamber orchestra. Comprising musicians from the orchestra of the celebrated Teatro alla Scala opera house, Cameristi della Scala bring their renowned flair and brio to Hong Kong under the baton of conductor Wilson Hermanto. As part of a unique fusion with Musicus Soloists Hong Kong, this stands to be a special collaboration between Italy and Hong Kong. 

Together, they will perform two ensemble concerts at Tai Kwun, featuring lyrical works by Italian composers and soul-stirring classics of the Romantic era. In the first ensemble concert, Musicus Artistic Director and soloist Trey Lee will perform Boccherini’s highly virtuosic Cello Concerto in D. In the second program, violist Annis Ma takes on Bruch’s Romance for Viola and Orchestra and Weber’s Andante and Hungarian Rondo, offering a rare showcase of the viola’s distinctive expressive depth.

Just as La Scala is an emblematic landmark of Milan’s cultural landscape, Tai Kwun is an unmissable cultural hub in a beautiful heritage setting. Interweaving Contours will testify to this by celebrating the partnership between local and international musicians.
 

Ensemble Concert (1)
Date & Time: 3 May (Sat), 8pm
Programme:
Rota  Concerto for Strings
Boccherini  Cello Concerto No. 6 in D, G. 479 (Cello: Trey Lee)
Tchaikovsky  Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48

Ensemble Concert (2)
Date & Time: 4 May (Sun), 3pm#
Programme:
Bossi  Excerpts from Intermezzi Goldoniani, Op. 127
Bruch  Romance in F for Viola and Orchestra, Op. 85 (Viola: Annis Ma)
Weber  Andante and Hungarian Rondo, Op. 35 (Viola: Annis Ma)
Tchaikovsky  Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48

Duration of each concert is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including an intermission.

Tickets are available at URBTIX

#A post-concert Architectural Legacy: Guided Tour (in Cantonese) is held after this concert. Duration of the guided tour is approximately one hour. (Separate registration on POPTICKET is required, limited availability.)

In addition to the Ensemble Concerts, Roberto Nigro, Principal Second Violin of Cameristi della Scala, will join Trey Lee and four local young artists in three free chamber concerts.

Free Chamber Concert
Date & Time:
2 May (Fri), 7:30pm & 8:45pm
3 May (Sat), 3pm*
Martucci  Momento musicale e minuetto
Respighi  Piano Quintet in F minor, P. 35

Duration of each chamber concert is approximately 30 minutes without intermission.

Advance registration is required. Registration will be available on POPTICKET from 10 April 2025.
*A post-concert Architectural Legacy: Guided Tour (in Cantonese) is held after 3 May 3pm concert. Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.

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For Ensemble Concerts

Trey Lee (Cello Solo) – 3 May concert only
Annis Ma (Viola Solo) – 4 May concert only
Wilson Hermanto (Conductor)
Cameristi della Scala
Musicus Soloists Hong Kong

For Free Chamber Concerts

Trey Lee (Artistic Director/Cello)
Roberto Nigro^ (Violin)
Chow Yip-wai* (Violin)
Nina Wong* (Violin)
Annis Ma* (Viola)
Prudence Poon (Piano)

^Members of Cameristi della Scala
*Members of Musicus Soloists Hong Kong

Musicus Society was founded by a group of music lovers in 2010 under the vision of renowned cellist Trey Lee, with a mission to promote cross-cultural collaboration of music internationally. Apart from the annual Musicus Fest, which provides a meeting point for artists from across the world, the Musicus Heritage Community Concert Series brings world-class artists to local heritage sites. Moreover, the Musicus Inspires! educational program aims to nurture aspiring young musicians in Hong Kong, as well as cultivate students from all social backgrounds. Directed and initiated by renowned cellist Trey Lee, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) comprises some of Hong Kong’s top next-generation artists who are based all over the world. They are focused on becoming a leading chamber ensemble representing Hong Kong internationally. Musicus Society is a registered charity and financially supported by the Art Development Matching Grants Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

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