Born in 1935, Helmut Lachenmann’s music has influenced generations of composers around, and is known for developing the concept of “instrumental musique concrète”. Rather than exploring the musical potential of sounds produced by instruments, this aesthetic / conceptual framework focuses on underlining the conditions and pre-conditions in which sounds may emerge to become crucial elements in a musical narrative. This visionary redefinition of what a musical experience can be continues to inspire composers around the world to rethink and question their own compositional practices and their relationship to sound.
This concert will be staged together with light artist Amy Chan and soloists of the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble.
ARTISTS
Vicky Shin, Conductor
Amy Chan, Light Artist
Kitty Cheung, Violin
William Lane, Viola
Pun Chak-yin, Cello
Linus Fung, Clarinet
Karen Yu, Percussion
Shelley Ng, Piano
PROGRAMME
J.S. Bach: Sinfonie 11 G minor
Helmut Lachenmann/ J.S. Bach: Third Part for two-part Invention in D minor
Helmut Lachenmann: Guero
Helmut Lachenmann: Pression
Helmut Lachenmann: Dal Niente (Intérieur III)
Helmut Lachenmann: Toccatina
Helmut Lachenmann: Trio Fluido
Beat Furrer: Voicelessness (The Snow Has No Voice)
PRODUCTION
Amy Chan, lighting
Lai Ching Kong, audio
Jones Production
Tim Chan, Production Manager (HKNME)