Winter Concert by University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU

Get ready for a magical evening at our Winter Concert featuring a spectacular lineup of timeless classics! The University of Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU, is going to take you on a joyful, elegant music adventure. You will be experiencing the beauty of nature with Bedřich Smetana's Moldau, reliving the charm of a beloved film, the Forrest Gump Suite and setting sail on a thrilling adventure with Pirates of the Caribbean. Finally, ending your musical journey with the jubilant Christmas Festival by Leroy Anderson. Join us for the wonderful music odyssey and celebrate the arrival of Christmas!

PROGRAM

Ludwig van Beethoven | Egmont - Overture

Bedřich Smetana | The Moldau

Joseph Haydn | The Cello Concerto No.1 in C major - 2nd Movement

Riz Ortolani and Nino Oliviero | More

Alan Silvestri | Forrest Gump Suite

W.A. Mozart | Sleigh Ride from Three German Dances

Émile Waldteufel | The Skaters Waltz

Adolphe Adam | O Holy Night

Sammy Cahn and Jule Styne | Christmas Waltz

Klaus Badelt | Pirates of the Caribbean

Leroy Anderson | Christmas Festival

ORGANIZER

University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU

University Philharmonic Orchestra (UPO) is a student-run orchestra under the Student Union of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUSTSU). The orchestra was previously known as the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble, which merged with the Strings Ensemble in 2005. The orchestra consists of musicians from different backgrounds, including local, international, exchange students, postgraduate researchers, alumni, and friends of HKUST. UPO aims to provide a platform for music-loving HKUST members to create and enjoy music. We also hope to nourish our musicians' musicality and skills through playing orchestral music. In the past, we were invited to perform at functions such as the Outreach Day in HKUST, independent clubs' orientation camps, and inauguration ceremonies. In recent years, UPO has given concerts at the Shaw Auditorium at HKUST.

CONDUCTOR

Dr. Ken CHENG

From 1997 to 2005, Ken led the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble in various exchange programmes as a conductor, regularly organizing concerts of various types and scales with eclectic repertoire. In 2005, the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble and String Team underwent restructuring and merged to form the present University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU, and Ken has remained the conductor throughout. The Orchestra performs regularly, with programs including Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, New World Symphony, Beethoven Symphony No.7, Brahms Symphony No.1 and No.4, Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4 and No.5, and Enigmas Variations. Apart from conducting, Ken is also actively involved in music arrangement, and such works has often been selected for performances in professional and school programs. For two consecutive summers, Ken conducted orchestral performances in Vienna — at the concert hall of the Vienna Boys' Choir in 2018 and the Musikverein in 2019 respectively. In 2023, Ken was honored to participate in the HKUST University Anthem recording project. He was also invited to conduct an orchestral performance at the Variety Show celebrating the 74th Anniversary of the Founding of the People's Republic of China held at Hong Kong Coliseum on October 1st, 2023. Furthermore, Ken was honored to collaborate with Mui Nation, the largest fan club of the late Hong Kong pop legend Anita Mui, and conducted the Anita Mui Orchestra Concert, a charity concert in December 2023.

GUEST PERFORMER

Dr. Michael CHAN, Cello

Dr. Chan Wing Ming Michael is deeply involved in the garment industry. He is the founder of the Christian Wing Ming Fund. He currently serves as Chairman of Board of ConnectAll Bible Institute Limited, Chairman of the Board of Hong Kong School of Sacred Music, Honorary Life Director of the HK Association of Christian Music Ministry (ACM), President of Youth DreamMakers’ Association, Honorary Life Vice President of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University Foundation, Honorary Vice President of the City University of the Hong Kong Foundation, Honorary President of One-Art Foundation. He also awarded Albert Schweitzer Grand Cross Silver Star Medal of Honour & Albert Schweitzer Medal of Honour for Humanitarian Merit of Honour.

Dr. Chan studied the cello since childhood, and won several championships on behalf of the Diocesan Boys’ School in Hong Kong. Later, he studied economics and cello at Boston University in the USA and obtained a diploma for performance level (LTCL) from the Trinity College London. He has subsequently enjoyed a very rich experience in solo public cello performances and held many solo concerts, as well as participated in charity performances. Besides, he has performed cello concerto with orchestras in Hong Kong and Vienna.

Sian LEE, Vocal

With around ten years of classical vocal training, beginning at the age of 9, Sian has cultivated a strong technique and a deep appreciation for the art of singing. She holds a Trinity ATCL Distinction Diploma in singing, which underscores her commitment to her craft. Currently a year 2 student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Sian is signed to record label Jam In The Room, where she is not only focusing on her vocal performance but also actively engaged in songwriting and music creation, having released her debut single, "Somewhere Along the Solar System."

SPONSORED BY

Student Enrichment Activities Support (SEAS) Scheme

REMARKS 備註

• Free admission
• Online registration is required
• Recommended for ages 4 and above
• Please arrive at the venue 15 minutes before the showtime
• Program duration is approximately 115 minutes, intermission included

• 免費入場
• 請預先網上報名
• 適合4歲以上
• 請於演出前15分鐘抵達場地
• 演出長約90分鐘，設中場休息

ADMISSION RULES 入場守則

• Free-seating on first-come-first-served basis
• No food, drinks or fresh flowers are allowed in the concert venue
• Late-comers will be admitted only if there is a suitable break in the performance
• The organizer reserves the right to add, withdraw or substitute artists and/or vary advertised programs, seating arrangement and audience capacity

• 不設劃位，先到先得
• 音樂會場内嚴禁飲食或携帶鮮花
• 遲到者需按工作人員指示在合適時間下方可進場
• 主辦單位有權保留更改表演者、節目資料、座位安排和觀眾人數上限的權利