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2008 HKU Concert Series: Rumpus at the Mei Magistracy with Naamyam Master Au Kuan-cheong

14 Oct 2008

 

Presented by School of Humanities (Department of Music)

The School of Humanities, Department of Music at the University of Hong Kong will present an evening concert: "Rumpus at the Mei Magistracy with Naamyam Master Au Kuan-cheong".

The concert is open to the public, admission is free - all are welcome. Details as follows:

Thursday 30 October 2008, 7:30pm
Loke Yew Hall, HKU
FREE ADMISSION
Seats are Limited - First Come, First Served.
Enquiries: 2859-7045

Master Au Kwan-cheung is among today's most important naamyam performers. Au has been performing naamyam widely in Hong Kong since the 1970s. His much-acclaimed performance at Loke Yew Hall last year enchanted the audience with a programme of short naamyam songs and Cantonese music. In his forthcoming concert, the spotlight falls entirely on an unabridged performance of a long naamyam song, Rumpus at the Mei Magistracy. A rare performance of this timely classic that should not be missed!

Naamyam performed by blind musicians was a popular form of entertainment in Canton and Hong Kong up until the middle of the last century, and was performed in a wide range of venues from brothels to the homes of the elite. In addition to traditional stories, the musicians' improvisations on current affairs and local life were among the significant features of this genre. Joined by an ensemble of newly-acquainted friends, he will enchant you with his performance of this time-honoured genre!

Ensemble
Chan Kwok-fai (zheng)
Ho Kang-ming (pipa)
To Wing  (huqin)

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