A virtuosic pianist, mathematical genius, and prolific composer, Kit Armstrong is one of a kind who has captivated audiences worldwide with his original approach to music. He also displays remarkable gifts for science and languages, and is a protégé of Alfred Brendel, who ascribes to him "an understanding of the great piano works that combines freshness and subtlety, emotion and intellect". For his Hong Kong Recital Debut, Armstrong offers an intriguing programme with highlights from his multi-award-winning DG debut album dedicated to William Byrd and John Bull, works by Saint-Saëns, Mozart, Bach, and Liszt, as well as his own composition, Études de dessin (2017).
Sun
11
Dec
2022
Grand Hall
Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
3PM
For ages 8+
$420, 300, 180
Programme
SAINT-SAËNS Allegro appassionato, Op. 70
MOZART Piano Sonata No. 11 in A major, K. 331
BYRD The Earl of Oxford's March
BYRD The Bells
BULL Melancholy Pavan
BULL Fantasia
KIT ARMSTRONG Études de dessin
J.S. BACH Chromatic Fantasia and Fugue in D minor, BWV 903
LISZT Variations on the Cantata Weinen, Klagen, Sorgen, Zagen (after J.S. Bach)
鋼琴家周善祥不僅技術精湛，他還是數學天才、多產的作曲家。他別具一格的音樂進路舉世矚目，在科學和語言方面亦展露非凡天賦。鋼琴大師布蘭德爾稱許周善祥「對鋼琴經典曲目的理解兼具新意與細膩，情感與智慧」，並收其為入室弟子，至今已逾17年。首度於香港舉辦獨奏會，周善祥為觀眾準備了一套有趣的曲目，既有精選自他為DG首度灌錄並屢獲殊榮的《拜爾德、布爾鍵盤音樂》，也有聖桑、莫扎特、巴赫、李斯特的作品，還有他自己的《繪畫練習曲》。
Biography
Remarks
- Patrons under the age of 8 will not be admitted.
- The programme is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes with an intermission.
- Guests are advised to arrive punctually. No latecomers will be admitted until a suitable break in the programme.
- Please show the QR code in your ticket confirmation email for admission.
- The presenters reserve the right to make final decisions on seating arrangement.
- Programmes and artists are subject to change.
