Concert by Kinan Azmeh

Description

The Syrian-born clarinettist and composer Kinan Azmeh is internationally acclaimed for his distinctive voice that blends Arabic and Western influences. He has performed in many of the world’s major concert halls such as the Bastille Opera House in Paris, Berliner Philharmonie and at the United Nations General Assembly. He is also a core member of Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble.

In this concert, Azmeh will present four compositions of different styles with percussionist John Hadfield and five emerging local musicians. The music melds influences from all over the world, expressing emotions that are universally shared such as nostalgia, the meaning of art and joy in daily life. The Hong Kong concert shares some of the repertoire of his performance with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in London Southbank Centre last year which received rave reviews.

Programme

The Fence, the Rooftop and the Distant Sea (Clarinet and String quartet)

In the Element (Clarinet, string quartet and double bass)

Ibn Arabi Postlude (Clarinet, string quartet, double bass and percussion)

Suite for Improvisor and Orchestra (Clarinet, string quartet, double bass and percussion)

Approx 1 hrs 30 mins with an interval.

Meet-the-artist session after each performance.

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and substitute artists. 

The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.