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Evening concert: Tracing Schnittke with Euna Kim (violin) and Evelyn Chang (piano)

29 Mar 2012

 

One of the most celebrated composers in the 20th century, Alfred Schnittke favoured violin in many of his works. The tone quality of the instrument enabled him to express himself, as he felt it resembled the human voice. His music most memorably records the raw emotions of human life.

Notably influenced by J.S. Bach and Shostakovich during his early years, Schnittke's compositional language is uniquely polystylistic, an expression where he juxtaposed and combined music of various styles past and present. In this recital, violinist Euna Kim and pianist Evelyn Chang bring together works by the three composers, showcasing the compositional and musical ties across the centuries.

Date: Wednesday 18 April 2012, 7:00pm
Venue: Loke Yew Hall, The University of Hong Kong

FREE ADMISSION
No registration needed. Free Seating. Seats are limited - first come first served. All welcome.

Programme Enquiries:  2859 7045, music@hku.hk

Programme:
J.S. Bach: Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 5 in F minor BWV 1018
Shostakovich: Four Preludes from Op. 34
Schnittke: Suite in the Old Style                                                                                             
Schnittke: Sonata for Violin & Piano No. 1

For media enquiries, please contact:
Ms Phyllis Mak, Programme Manager, Faculty of Arts (tel:2859 8048 email kpmak@hku.hk)
Ms Trinni Choy, Assistant Director (Media), Communications and Public Affairs Office (tel: 2859 2606 email: pychoy@hku.hk)