Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories: Interweaving Contours — Presents A Unique Intercontinental Musical Collaboration
04.03.2025
(20 March 2025, Hong Kong) Presented by Musicus Society and funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories: Interweaving Contours welcomes Cameristi della Scala and Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) as part of a unique fusion in heritage concerts at Tai Kwun. In this special collaboration, the internationally acclaimed chamber orchestra bring their renowned flair and brio rooted more than 240 years of history of La Scala to Hong Kong under the baton of conductor Wilson Hermanto. They are joined by MSHK and soloists Trey Lee on the cello and Annis Ma on the viola. The concert program of Interweaving Contours celebrates the partnership between local and international artists in the joint ensemble through lyrical Italian works and soul-stirring classics of the Romantic era.
Concerts featuring top performers from Hong Kong and Milan in a prominent cultural landmark
Trey Lee, Artistic Director of Musicus Society, says, “The musicians of the Cameristi della Scala are steeped in the rich history and culture of Italy and the legendary La Scala opera house, and it gives me great pleasure to bring them and conductor Wilson Hermanto to Hong Kong for these upcoming concerts. Here, they will perform side-by-side with MSHK at Tai Kwun, one of our most beloved and storied heritage sites. I look forward to seeing you all as we revel in our unique cross-cultural musical exchange!”
Musicus co-founder Trey Lee leads in the first ensemble concert on 3 May as soloist in Boccherini’s highly virtuosic Cello Concerto in D. In the second ensemble performance on 4 May, Annis Ma, an award-winning violist and graduate student at the Curtis Institute of Music, takes on works by Bruch and Weber to offer a rare showcase of the viola’s distinctive expressive depth. Both concerts will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s graceful Serenade for Strings.
Duration of each concert is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes, including an intermission. Tickets are now available from URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk).
Free Community Events for the Public – free admission with registration
In addition to fabulous ensemble concerts, the featured musicians will participate in a series of free community events, including three short chamber concerts and three master classes. Special heritage guided tours will also be held after selected performances. Registration for all free programs opens on 10 April via POPTICKET (www.popticket.hk). Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free Short Chamber Concerts | JC Cube, Tai Kwun
Duration of each short concert is approximately 30 minutes, without intermission. These concerts will be performed by Roberto Nigro, Principal Second Violin of Cameristi della Scala (violin); Trey Lee (cello); Chow Yip-wai (violin), Nina Wong (violin) and Annis Ma (viola) from Musicus Soloists Hong Kong; and Prudence Poon (piano), finalist in Musicus’ 2023 Young Artist Audition. Free seating. Register in advance to attend.
Free Master Classes
Duration of each master class is approximately 2 hours. Conducted in English. Register in advance to observe.
All programs have limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis and are for ages 6 and above. The presenter reserves the rights to change the program and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
For media enquiries, please contact Musicus Society:
Sherlock Lam, Marketing Manager
Tel: (852) 3758 2734 | Email: sherlock.lam@musicussociety.org
Scarlet Cheng, Project Manager
Tel: (852) 3793 3356 | Email: scarlet.cheng@musicussociety.org
About Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories
Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust since 2019, Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive program has promoted music at heritage sites through special performances and outreach activities. The program also enhances the public’s knowledge of Hong Kong’s culture and history by presenting concerts that reflect their heritage settings, giving people an understanding of the layers of a global city — the relationship of a people with historical sites and the stories behind them. In addition to this, it also serves as a platform for international artists to collaborate with our own young talents, to bring their artistry to new heights. This program won the Star of Outstanding Award at the 2022 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases, organized by the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO.
Having met with a positive response from audiences and the community, Musicus is supported by funding from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust in summer 2022 for another three years, with the project named as Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories. The new series invites composers and artists from other art forms to take part, presenting new perspectives on historical sites. The series also includes heritage guided tours, artist residencies and school tours designed to benefit concert audiences, students and the community at large.
About Tai Kwun
Tai Kwun is Hong Kong’s beating cultural heart, enabled by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government. A vibrant, welcoming space that brings people together, Tai Kwun is committed to inspiring the community through arts, culture and heritage. Located in the heart of Central, Hong Kong, Tai Kwun brings creative energy into our city by providing the people of Hong Kong with access to a variety of immersive, world-class experiences. It is open for all members of our community to enjoy, nurturing appreciation for arts, heritage and culture.
Tai Kwun supports youth in our community with the skills and development opportunities needed to thrive in the creative industries. Together with HKJC, Tai Kwun aspires to contribute to a culturally vibrant Hong Kong, amplifying the city’s role as a thriving arts and cultural hub in the region and the global arena.
The relationship between HKJC and Tai Kwun continues HKJC’s longstanding role as a supporter of the city’s iconic arts and cultural institutions, which aligns with HKJC’s purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of our society. HKJC funded the revitalisation and continues to fund the ongoing operation of Tai Kwun, which consist of three Declared Monuments – the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison – transforming the historic site into an accessible world-class centre for arts, culture and heritage. In 2019, Tai Kwun received the Award of Excellence in the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Paci c Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.taikwun.hk/
About Musicus Society (www.musicussociety.org)
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.
About Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (www.musicussoloistshk.org)
Artistic Director: Trey Lee
Directed and initiated by renowned cellist Trey Lee, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) comprises some of the best of Hong Kong’s next-generation artists, who come together from all over the world. MSHK’s mission is to become a leading chamber ensemble representing the city on the international scene.
For several years now, Musicus Society has been promoting cross-cultural collaboration of music between leading local and international artists through performances, while nurturing the next generation of talent.
The establishment of MSHK will deepen the Society's commitment in developing the long-term artistic growth of Hong Kong’s musical talent. Through performances and collaborations with preeminent international artists in Hong Kong and abroad, MSHK gives these highly gifted young artists the opportunity to develop their leadership in ensemble and chamber music performance.
After its official launch in 2022, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong has performed overseas in Weimar and Berlin, Germany, Budapest, Hungary, and Paris, France with more performances in Hong Kong and abroad being arranged.
None of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, their respective affiliates or any other person involved in or related to the compilation of the contents herein (collectively, “the HKJC Parties”) makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the contents or as to the results that may be obtained by the use thereof. In no event shall any HKJC Party have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.
Concerts featuring top performers from Hong Kong and Milan in a prominent cultural landmark
Trey Lee, Artistic Director of Musicus Society, says, “The musicians of the Cameristi della Scala are steeped in the rich history and culture of Italy and the legendary La Scala opera house, and it gives me great pleasure to bring them and conductor Wilson Hermanto to Hong Kong for these upcoming concerts. Here, they will perform side-by-side with MSHK at Tai Kwun, one of our most beloved and storied heritage sites. I look forward to seeing you all as we revel in our unique cross-cultural musical exchange!”
Musicus co-founder Trey Lee leads in the first ensemble concert on 3 May as soloist in Boccherini’s highly virtuosic Cello Concerto in D. In the second ensemble performance on 4 May, Annis Ma, an award-winning violist and graduate student at the Curtis Institute of Music, takes on works by Bruch and Weber to offer a rare showcase of the viola’s distinctive expressive depth. Both concerts will conclude with Tchaikovsky’s graceful Serenade for Strings.
| 3 May (Sat) 8:00pm | $320 | JC Cube, Tai Kwun | |
|---|---|
| Rota | Concerto for Strings |
| Boccherini | Cello Concerto No. 6 in D, G. 479 Cello: Trey Lee |
| Tchaikovsky | Serenade for Strings in C, Op. 48 |
| 4 May (Sun) 3:00pm | $280 | JC Cube, Tai Kwun | |
|---|---|
| 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 now available from URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk).
Free Community Events for the Public – free admission with registration
In addition to fabulous ensemble concerts, the featured musicians will participate in a series of free community events, including three short chamber concerts and three master classes. Special heritage guided tours will also be held after selected performances. Registration for all free programs opens on 10 April via POPTICKET (www.popticket.hk). Limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis.
Free Short Chamber Concerts | JC Cube, Tai Kwun
| 2 May (Fri) 7:30pm, 8:45pm and 3 May (Sat) 3:00pm | |
|---|---|
| Martucci | Momento musicale e minuetto |
| Respighi | Piano Quintet in F minor, P. 35 |
Duration of each short concert is approximately 30 minutes, without intermission. These concerts will be performed by Roberto Nigro, Principal Second Violin of Cameristi della Scala (violin); Trey Lee (cello); Chow Yip-wai (violin), Nina Wong (violin) and Annis Ma (viola) from Musicus Soloists Hong Kong; and Prudence Poon (piano), finalist in Musicus’ 2023 Young Artist Audition. Free seating. Register in advance to attend.
Free Master Classes
| Violin Master Class by Roberto Nigro | |
|---|---|
| 29 April (Tue) 5:30pm | Bauhinia Musik Haus (Star House, Tsim Sha Tsui) |
| Chamber Music Master Class by Wilson Hermanto | |
|---|---|
| 1 May (Thu) 1:00pm | Rehearsal Room CR2, Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall |
| Cello Master Class by Trey Lee | |
|---|---|
| 6 May (Tue) 5:15pm | Recital Theatre, China Congregational Church |
| Free Guided Tours for Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories: Interweaving Contours ticket holders only | |
|---|---|
| 3 May (Sat) 3:45pm (for audiences of the 3pm chamber concert) | |
| 4 May (Sun) 4:45pm (for audiences of the 3pm ensemble concert) | |
| These Architectural Legacy: Guided Tours introduce Tai Kwun’s rich architectural heritage. Duration of each guided tour is approximately 1 hour. Conducted in Cantonese. Ticket holders of these two concerts are welcome to register in advance and join. | |
All programs have limited availability on a first-come, first-served basis and are for ages 6 and above. The presenter reserves the rights to change the program and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
For media enquiries, please contact Musicus Society:
Sherlock Lam, Marketing Manager
Tel: (852) 3758 2734 | Email: sherlock.lam@musicussociety.org
Scarlet Cheng, Project Manager
Tel: (852) 3793 3356 | Email: scarlet.cheng@musicussociety.org
About Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories
Funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust since 2019, Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive program has promoted music at heritage sites through special performances and outreach activities. The program also enhances the public’s knowledge of Hong Kong’s culture and history by presenting concerts that reflect their heritage settings, giving people an understanding of the layers of a global city — the relationship of a people with historical sites and the stories behind them. In addition to this, it also serves as a platform for international artists to collaborate with our own young talents, to bring their artistry to new heights. This program won the Star of Outstanding Award at the 2022 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases, organized by the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO.
Having met with a positive response from audiences and the community, Musicus is supported by funding from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust in summer 2022 for another three years, with the project named as Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories. The new series invites composers and artists from other art forms to take part, presenting new perspectives on historical sites. The series also includes heritage guided tours, artist residencies and school tours designed to benefit concert audiences, students and the community at large.
About Tai Kwun
Tai Kwun is Hong Kong’s beating cultural heart, enabled by The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) in partnership with the Hong Kong SAR Government. A vibrant, welcoming space that brings people together, Tai Kwun is committed to inspiring the community through arts, culture and heritage. Located in the heart of Central, Hong Kong, Tai Kwun brings creative energy into our city by providing the people of Hong Kong with access to a variety of immersive, world-class experiences. It is open for all members of our community to enjoy, nurturing appreciation for arts, heritage and culture.
Tai Kwun supports youth in our community with the skills and development opportunities needed to thrive in the creative industries. Together with HKJC, Tai Kwun aspires to contribute to a culturally vibrant Hong Kong, amplifying the city’s role as a thriving arts and cultural hub in the region and the global arena.
The relationship between HKJC and Tai Kwun continues HKJC’s longstanding role as a supporter of the city’s iconic arts and cultural institutions, which aligns with HKJC’s purpose of acting continuously for the betterment of our society. HKJC funded the revitalisation and continues to fund the ongoing operation of Tai Kwun, which consist of three Declared Monuments – the former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison – transforming the historic site into an accessible world-class centre for arts, culture and heritage. In 2019, Tai Kwun received the Award of Excellence in the 2019 UNESCO Asia-Paci c Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation.
For more information, please visit: https://www.taikwun.hk/
About Musicus Society (www.musicussociety.org)
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.
About Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (www.musicussoloistshk.org)
Artistic Director: Trey Lee
Directed and initiated by renowned cellist Trey Lee, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) comprises some of the best of Hong Kong’s next-generation artists, who come together from all over the world. MSHK’s mission is to become a leading chamber ensemble representing the city on the international scene.
For several years now, Musicus Society has been promoting cross-cultural collaboration of music between leading local and international artists through performances, while nurturing the next generation of talent.
The establishment of MSHK will deepen the Society's commitment in developing the long-term artistic growth of Hong Kong’s musical talent. Through performances and collaborations with preeminent international artists in Hong Kong and abroad, MSHK gives these highly gifted young artists the opportunity to develop their leadership in ensemble and chamber music performance.
After its official launch in 2022, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong has performed overseas in Weimar and Berlin, Germany, Budapest, Hungary, and Paris, France with more performances in Hong Kong and abroad being arranged.
None of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, their respective affiliates or any other person involved in or related to the compilation of the contents herein (collectively, “the HKJC Parties”) makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the contents or as to the results that may be obtained by the use thereof. In no event shall any HKJC Party have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.