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KOLSIMCHA – The Voice of Joy from Switzerland - First Asia tour to HKU Loke Yew Hall

18 Sep 2008

 

Hailed by the Los Angeles Times as the "fantastic five", Kolsimcha appears at most of the major European venues and festivals including Jazzfest Berlin, Montreux International Jazzfestival in Switzerland, Carnegie Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall. This is the first time they travel to Asia and the first performance will be held at The University of Hong Kong.

Seats are Limited - First Come, First Served. Details as follows:

Date: 6 October 2008 (Monday)
Time: 7:30 pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong
Enquiries: 2859 7045

Kolsimcha's modern interpretation of Klezmer assimilates elements of jazz, classical, Mediterranean and oriental music to pure joy of playing. "The music is much the same as Piazzola did with Tango, or Vaughan Williams with English folksong. They recast and rediscover it ..." (The Independent)

The concert is jointly presented by the Department of Music and the Consulate General of Switzerland with the support of Swiss International Air Lines Ltd, Breguet, Sarasin Rabo Investment Management Ltd, Victorinox Hong Kong Ltd, Lindt & Sprüngli (Asia-Pacific) Ltd.

One of the highlights of the programme will be playing the original pieces composed by the founding member of the group: Olivier Truan (Piano, Composition). Other members include: Veaceslav (Slava) Cernavca (Clarinet), Ariel Zuckermann (Flute, Conducting), Daniel Fricker (Bass) and Christoph Staudenmann (Drums). Through their original musical language, sheer enthusiasm and virtuosity, they thrill the audience with contemporary Klezmer music which assimilates elements of jazz, classic, Mediterranean and oriental music.

For media Contact: Ms. Phyllis Mak, Programme Manager, Tel: 2859 8048, Fax: 2548 5231 / Email: kpmak@hku.hk