Ticket Price: $150 ($250 for both ticketed concerts 15/17 August)

In memory of the late, renowned composer Kaija Saariaho, HKNME presents an electroacoustic chamber concert celebrating her extraordinary artistic legacy. This tribute features the highly anticipated Hong Kong premiere of Saariaho’s masterwork, Lichtbogen, a captivating fusion of acoustic instruments and cutting-edge technology. The evening also includes other significant electroacoustic works by Saariaho, immersing listeners in her evocative sonic language. Complementing this programme is the world premiere of a new piece by local composer Chan Kai-young, echoing Saariaho’s blend of instrumental and electroacoustic textures. This concert offers a transformative exploration of musical expression, where the boundaries between the acoustic and electronic realms become delicately intertwined.

Programme

Kai-young Chan: Shattered Voices* for flute, viola, cello and fixed media (world premiere)

Kaija Saariaho: NoaNoa for flute and electronics

Kaija Saariaho: Vent Nocturne for viola and electronics

Kaija Saariaho: Lichtbogen for 9 instruments and electronics