HKGNA Music Festival 2025 Opening Concert:
Violinist Timothy Chooi with Pianist Zhang Yue featuring HKGNA Young Virtuosi 香港新世代藝術協會音樂節2025 開幕音樂會 : 小提琴家 Timothy Chooi與鋼琴家 張越 及 HKGNA音樂菁英

BRIEF INTRODUCTION

The HKGNA Music Festival 2025 Opening Concert features the brilliant Canadian violinist Timothy Chooi, returning by popular demand. A laureate of the Joseph Joachim and Queen Elisabeth International Violin Competitions, Chooi captivates audiences worldwide with his electrifying artistry on the legendary 1714 “Dolphin” Stradivarius. Also performing is Dr. Zhang Yue, Grand Prize winner of the HKGNA International Music Competition and Assistant Professor at CUHK Shenzhen, celebrated for his refined artistry. Joining them is the HKGNA Young Virtuosi, Hong Kong’s elite ensemble of rising stars. Together, these exceptional artists ignite the stage in a thrilling evening that celebrates excellence, inspiration, and the future of classical music.

PROGRAM

Franck        Sonata in A Major for Violin and Piano

Vitali          “Chaconne” in G Minor for Violin and Piano

Sarasate     Zigeunerweisen, Op. 20 for Violin and Piano

Timothy Chooi, Violin 

Zhang Yue, Piano

Intermission

Vivaldi          The Four Seasons

Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, “Summer”
I. Allegro non molto
II. Adagio e piano – Presto e forte
III. Presto  

Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, “Winter”
I. Allegro non molto  
II. Largo 
III. Allegro 

Timothy Chooi, Violin 

HKGNA Young Virtuosi  

REGISTRATION

- General Admission Registration: Click HERE
Ticket Price: $200 / $80

- Exclusive Registration for HKUST Students and Staff: Click HERE
Current HKUST students and staff can register a maximum of 4 complimentary tickets: ONE for themselves and up to THREE for their friends and family members. Tickets are for free seating and will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis due to limited availability.

Registration Deadline: 8 Nov 2025, 6:00pm

Organized by:

Hong Kong Generation Next Arts (HKGNA)

Venue Partner:

Shaw Auditorium, The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

The performance will run for approximately 2 hours with an intermission.

REMARKS

• Online registration is required.
• Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the showtime.
• This event is for ages 6 or above 

ADMISSION RULES

• No food or drink is allowed.
• Late-comers will be admitted only if there is a suitable break in the performance.
• The organizer reserves the right to make changes to the program, performers and seating arrangement. In case of dispute, the decision of the organizer shall be final.