Renowned for their extraordinary musical partnership and profound interpretations, Isabelle Faust and Alexander Melnikov captivated Hong Kong audiences in 2023 with their complete cycle of Beethoven’s Violin Sonatas. The Gramophone Award-winning duo returns after three years with a fresh and compelling programme, reimagining the modernist spirit of the early 20th century through works by four distinct composers: Prokofiev’s bittersweet lyricism, Shostakovich’s dramatic sarcasm, Schoenberg’s mature epitome of 12-tone technique, and Busoni’s enigmatic poetry. Join us in this fascinating evening with a concluding ‘Music in Words’ dialogue between the artists and Prof. Daniel Chua, offering illuminating insights into this recital that both challenges and inspires.
Fri
06
Feb
2026
Grand Hall
Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, Centennial Campus
The University of Hong Kong
The University of Hong Kong
8PM
For ages 10+
$220, 350, 450
Tickets at art-mate.net starting 8 SEP noon
Other Discounts
- Full-time students & people with disabilities 50% off
- For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket at the same concessionary rate for a minder
- HKU Student Discount: $100* (1 ticket per performance)
- With limited quota. Discounts cannot be combined
Programme
PROKOFIEV Five Melodies, Op. 35bis
SHOSTAKOVICH Sonata for Violin and Piano, Op. 134
SCHOENBERG Phantasy, Op. 47
BUSONI Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in E minor, Op. 36a
Music in Words Dialogue
《留聲機》大獎得主佛斯特與梅尼可夫於2023年為香港觀眾帶來貝多芬小提琴奏鳴曲全集。這對合作無間的二重奏明年再度登上港大舞台，帶來別出心裁的曲目。音樂會將透過四首風格迥異的作品，探索二十世紀初現代主義的多元面向：浦羅哥菲夫扣人心弦的優美抒情、蕭斯塔夫維契的戲劇張力與諷刺、荀白克成熟精湛的十二音列技藝，以及布索尼詩意盎然的神秘色彩。音樂會以「樂語融融」環節作結，由音樂家與音樂系主任蔡寬量教授對談，拆解節目的妙思與啟迪。
Biographies
Remarks
- Patrons under the age of 10 will not be admitted.
- The programme is approximately 120 minutes including an intermission.
- Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
- Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted at a suitable break or during intermission to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
- Programmes and artists are subject to change.
- The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on the seating arrangement, to deny entry, as well as all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.
