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Works for Chinese Orchestra 中樂隊作品
《維港夜曲 Nocturne to the Victoria Harbour》
for Chinese Orchestra 中樂隊 [6']
(Premiered by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
此曲是描寫香港維多利亞海港的夜景。坐在渡海小輪上，一陣陣微風吹過，加上眼前迷人的夜景，使人身心舒暢。樂曲的開端就好像接二連三的海浪從遠處捲過來一樣。之後就是主題的出現，而不同的音樂元素將樂曲慢慢地推進高潮。音樂很快就平伏下來，樂曲亦隨之而結束。樂曲寫於二○○○年，由閻惠昌總監指揮香港中樂團成員作世界首演，並於二○一四年獲中華人民共和國文化部藝術司與中國民族管弦樂學會聯合主辦的「新繹杯」青年作曲家民族管弦樂作品評獎銅獎。
As the title suggests, the music portrays a night scene of Hong Kong’s Victoria harbour. Crossing the harbour in a ferry, you can feel the breeze brushing your skin, and you cannot help feeling captivated by this charming harbour scene at night. The music opens with wave after wave surging in from afar. It is followed by the theme which consists of different elements that slowly bring the music to its climax before it comes to a brief close. Written in 2000, this piece was premièred by music director Yan Hui-chang conducting the members of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, and was awarded Bronze in the 'Xinyi Cup', granted by the Art Department of the Ministry of Culture of China and the China Nationalities Orchestra Society for distinctive works for Chinese orchestra by young composers in 2014.
(Premiered by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
此曲是描寫香港維多利亞海港的夜景。坐在渡海小輪上，一陣陣微風吹過，加上眼前迷人的夜景，使人身心舒暢。樂曲的開端就好像接二連三的海浪從遠處捲過來一樣。之後就是主題的出現，而不同的音樂元素將樂曲慢慢地推進高潮。音樂很快就平伏下來，樂曲亦隨之而結束。樂曲寫於二○○○年，由閻惠昌總監指揮香港中樂團成員作世界首演，並於二○一四年獲中華人民共和國文化部藝術司與中國民族管弦樂學會聯合主辦的「新繹杯」青年作曲家民族管弦樂作品評獎銅獎。
As the title suggests, the music portrays a night scene of Hong Kong’s Victoria harbour. Crossing the harbour in a ferry, you can feel the breeze brushing your skin, and you cannot help feeling captivated by this charming harbour scene at night. The music opens with wave after wave surging in from afar. It is followed by the theme which consists of different elements that slowly bring the music to its climax before it comes to a brief close. Written in 2000, this piece was premièred by music director Yan Hui-chang conducting the members of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, and was awarded Bronze in the 'Xinyi Cup', granted by the Art Department of the Ministry of Culture of China and the China Nationalities Orchestra Society for distinctive works for Chinese orchestra by young composers in 2014.
《「三.三.四」引 Prelude "3.3.4"》
for Chinese Chamber Orchestra 小型中樂隊 [8']
(Commissioned by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble 香港竹韻小集委約)
「三‧三‧四」是指節奏的組合：3+3+4。由於這個節奏動機在樂曲的引子部分非常突出，故此將此曲名為《「三‧三‧四」引》。樂曲主題直接，節奏明確，微模式的材料變化及不同的音樂元素縱橫交錯。此作品由竹韻小集委約，費用由「CASH音樂基金」贊助，於2005年首演，並於2007年在台灣首演及2010.在馬來西亞首演。
“3-3-4” denotes a rhythmic pattern of 3+3+4, which gives inspiration to the present composition entitled Prelude “3-3-4” as this rhythmic pattern is highlighted at the opening of the piece. The piece features a forthright theme and clearly marked rhythms, with the minimalistic change of materials and interweaving of different musical elements. Premièred in 2005, the work was commissioned by the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble, with sponsorship from the CASH Music Fund, and it was premièred in Taiwan in 2007 and Malaysia in 2010.
(Commissioned by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble 香港竹韻小集委約)
「三‧三‧四」是指節奏的組合：3+3+4。由於這個節奏動機在樂曲的引子部分非常突出，故此將此曲名為《「三‧三‧四」引》。樂曲主題直接，節奏明確，微模式的材料變化及不同的音樂元素縱橫交錯。此作品由竹韻小集委約，費用由「CASH音樂基金」贊助，於2005年首演，並於2007年在台灣首演及2010.在馬來西亞首演。
“3-3-4” denotes a rhythmic pattern of 3+3+4, which gives inspiration to the present composition entitled Prelude “3-3-4” as this rhythmic pattern is highlighted at the opening of the piece. The piece features a forthright theme and clearly marked rhythms, with the minimalistic change of materials and interweaving of different musical elements. Premièred in 2005, the work was commissioned by the Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble, with sponsorship from the CASH Music Fund, and it was premièred in Taiwan in 2007 and Malaysia in 2010.
《在遠山 Distant Mountains》
for Chinese Orchestra 中樂隊 [8']
(Commissioned by Hong Kong Composers' Guild & Music Office 香港作曲家聯會及香港音樂事務處委約)
人生路漫長，途中充滿著許多不確定性。面向無盡的風景，少年應該放眼在遠山，體現世間的真善美，勇敢面對生命中的山峰山谷，攀上人生的巔峰。樂曲《在遠山》共有三個樂段，分別為「眺望」、「漫步」及「攀登」組成。由香港作曲家聯會及香港音樂事務處委約，於2018年由香港青年中樂團首演，以慶祝香港音樂事務處成立四十周年。
(Commissioned by Hong Kong Composers' Guild & Music Office 香港作曲家聯會及香港音樂事務處委約)
人生路漫長，途中充滿著許多不確定性。面向無盡的風景，少年應該放眼在遠山，體現世間的真善美，勇敢面對生命中的山峰山谷，攀上人生的巔峰。樂曲《在遠山》共有三個樂段，分別為「眺望」、「漫步」及「攀登」組成。由香港作曲家聯會及香港音樂事務處委約，於2018年由香港青年中樂團首演，以慶祝香港音樂事務處成立四十周年。
《虎虎生威 Year of the Tiger》
for Double Percussionists & Chinese Chamber Orchestra 雙敲擊與小型中樂隊 [6']
(Commissioned by Ding Yi Music Co. Ltd. 鼎藝團委約)
《風俗通義·祀典》曰：「虎者，陽物，百獸之長也」。老虎是中國文化中十二生肖之一，牠們凜然生畏的形象，自古以來就被用於象徵軍人的勇敢和堅強。雙敲擊與華樂合奏《虎虎生威》，是為設合鼎藝團新年音樂會2022而寫，當中選用了傳統古曲《將軍令》作為音樂素材。中敲與西敲獨奏敲部分各有自己的「鼓陣」，他們時而協作，時而競鬥，氣勢如虹。正逢壬寅虎年，藉此祝願新的一年藉著虎勢將疫情驅除，讓觀眾像老虎般充滿活力與正能量！
Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China, it is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the lunar calendar. Its authoritative yet terrifying image is used to represent the strength and braveness of soldiers in ancient times. Commissioned by Ding Yi Music Company, “Year of the TIGER” is written for double percussionists and Chinese ensemble, specially designated for Happy Chinese New Year concert 2022. The music material is originated from the traditional piece “General Order”. The leading Chinese and western percussionists have their own set of drums, they cooperate and also compete each other, carrying a strong momentum forward. To celebrate the year of TIGER, may the tiger roars and calls give away the pandemic and bring us health and energy!
(Commissioned by Ding Yi Music Co. Ltd. 鼎藝團委約)
《風俗通義·祀典》曰：「虎者，陽物，百獸之長也」。老虎是中國文化中十二生肖之一，牠們凜然生畏的形象，自古以來就被用於象徵軍人的勇敢和堅強。雙敲擊與華樂合奏《虎虎生威》，是為設合鼎藝團新年音樂會2022而寫，當中選用了傳統古曲《將軍令》作為音樂素材。中敲與西敲獨奏敲部分各有自己的「鼓陣」，他們時而協作，時而競鬥，氣勢如虹。正逢壬寅虎年，藉此祝願新的一年藉著虎勢將疫情驅除，讓觀眾像老虎般充滿活力與正能量！
Tiger is known as the king of all beasts in China, it is one of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the lunar calendar. Its authoritative yet terrifying image is used to represent the strength and braveness of soldiers in ancient times. Commissioned by Ding Yi Music Company, “Year of the TIGER” is written for double percussionists and Chinese ensemble, specially designated for Happy Chinese New Year concert 2022. The music material is originated from the traditional piece “General Order”. The leading Chinese and western percussionists have their own set of drums, they cooperate and also compete each other, carrying a strong momentum forward. To celebrate the year of TIGER, may the tiger roars and calls give away the pandemic and bring us health and energy!
《醮 Jiu》
for Houguan and Chinese Chamber Orchestra 喉管與小型中樂隊 [7.5']
(Commissioned by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble 香港竹韻小集委約)
「醮」為道教祭典儀式，而「長洲太平清醮」更是香港獨有的民間節慶，相傳清朝中葉長洲瘟疫為患，居民向北帝神祈福，並奉北帝神像遊行，疫症才消除。每年農曆四月初八，除了島上居民全情參與，大批市民及遊客亦慕名到長洲觀看該節慶的飄色巡遊、舞龍舞獅、搶包山等亮點節目。作品以「酬神」、「祈安」及「巡遊」三段來表現上述情景。於2018年由竹韻小集委約，部分費用由「CASH音樂基金」贊助，此作品為參與第七屆「中國—東盟音樂周」而創作。
“Jiu” is a Taoist sacrificial ceremony, while “Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival” is a unique rural festival in Hong Kong. The origin of the festival is that in the 18th century the island of Cheung Chau was devastated by a plague and infiltrated by pirates until local fishermen brought an image of the god Pak Tai to the island. Nowadays, Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival, or namely “Cheung Chau Bun Festival”, draws tens of thousands of local and overseas tourists every year, is staged to mark the Eighth day of the Fourth Month, in the Chinese calendar. The weeklong event includes Taoist ceremonies and music, a parade, lion dances, drum beating and an exciting Bun Scrambling Competition. This piece is commissioned by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble in 2018 with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund.
(Commissioned by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble 香港竹韻小集委約)
「醮」為道教祭典儀式，而「長洲太平清醮」更是香港獨有的民間節慶，相傳清朝中葉長洲瘟疫為患，居民向北帝神祈福，並奉北帝神像遊行，疫症才消除。每年農曆四月初八，除了島上居民全情參與，大批市民及遊客亦慕名到長洲觀看該節慶的飄色巡遊、舞龍舞獅、搶包山等亮點節目。作品以「酬神」、「祈安」及「巡遊」三段來表現上述情景。於2018年由竹韻小集委約，部分費用由「CASH音樂基金」贊助，此作品為參與第七屆「中國—東盟音樂周」而創作。
“Jiu” is a Taoist sacrificial ceremony, while “Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival” is a unique rural festival in Hong Kong. The origin of the festival is that in the 18th century the island of Cheung Chau was devastated by a plague and infiltrated by pirates until local fishermen brought an image of the god Pak Tai to the island. Nowadays, Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival, or namely “Cheung Chau Bun Festival”, draws tens of thousands of local and overseas tourists every year, is staged to mark the Eighth day of the Fourth Month, in the Chinese calendar. The weeklong event includes Taoist ceremonies and music, a parade, lion dances, drum beating and an exciting Bun Scrambling Competition. This piece is commissioned by Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble in 2018 with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund.
《夜詩IV「踏浪行」》
for Cello, Chinese Orchestra (with Organ) 大提琴與中樂隊(及管風琴)
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong YWCA Chinese Orchestra 香港女青中樂團)
人生的路途，猶如海上的風帆，需要乘風破浪，同時亦充滿期盼。「夜詩」是作曲家為大提琴而寫的抒情作品系列，每首樂曲都會選用不同的編制與大提琴合作。是次《夜詩IV「踏浪行」》是為大提琴與中樂隊而寫，並且特意加入了管風琴，使整曲更具生命力。此曲於2022 年由香港女青中樂團委約，以慶祝樂團成立六十週年。
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong YWCA Chinese Orchestra 香港女青中樂團)
人生的路途，猶如海上的風帆，需要乘風破浪，同時亦充滿期盼。「夜詩」是作曲家為大提琴而寫的抒情作品系列，每首樂曲都會選用不同的編制與大提琴合作。是次《夜詩IV「踏浪行」》是為大提琴與中樂隊而寫，並且特意加入了管風琴，使整曲更具生命力。此曲於2022 年由香港女青中樂團委約，以慶祝樂團成立六十週年。
《萬壑圖 Mountainscapes》
for Percussion & Chinese Orchestra 敲擊與中樂隊 [16']
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
中國歷代文人，寄情山水。觀賞中國水墨山水畫，猶如身臨其境，和大自然合一。《萬壑圖》共分二樂章，第一樂章「千巖萬壑」，描寫高山深谷交疊成群，巍峨綿延，後段更聳入雲霄，讓人彷彿置身於仙境之中。第二樂章「萬古長春」，描寫山中的草木翠綠，生機勃勃。兩樂章的結尾均以磬的餘音作結，仿如一切回歸大自然。獨奏部分糅合了中國敲擊與西洋敲擊的特色，透過金屬、竹木及皮革三種敲擊物料的音色互相輝映。樂曲由香港中樂團委約，聯同敲擊樂獨奏家周展彤於2020鼓王群英會首演。
Chinese literati of all ages were avid travelers who often spent time amidst China's bounteous landscape. That is why viewing Chinese ink landscape painting is like being on the scene, in harmony with nature. This composition, Mountainscapes, is in two movements: the first, Thousands of Rocks and Myriads of Valleys, describes the magnificent panorama of high, rolling mountains and deep, meandering valleys that billow and overlap into the far distance. The second section continues with peaks that reach up to the sky, to where the fairyland is. The second movement, Eternal Spring, describes the greenery in the mountains that is brimming with life. Both movements close with the reverberating sound of the Temple Bowl, signaling that everything settles back in nature. The solo is a fine mixture of Chinese and Western percussions, with the characteristic timbres of metal, wood and skin – materials used for percussion instruments – continuing to cross over and vibrate. The music is commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and premiered with percussion soloist Chau Chin-tung at the 'Majestic Drums' concert in 2020.
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
中國歷代文人，寄情山水。觀賞中國水墨山水畫，猶如身臨其境，和大自然合一。《萬壑圖》共分二樂章，第一樂章「千巖萬壑」，描寫高山深谷交疊成群，巍峨綿延，後段更聳入雲霄，讓人彷彿置身於仙境之中。第二樂章「萬古長春」，描寫山中的草木翠綠，生機勃勃。兩樂章的結尾均以磬的餘音作結，仿如一切回歸大自然。獨奏部分糅合了中國敲擊與西洋敲擊的特色，透過金屬、竹木及皮革三種敲擊物料的音色互相輝映。樂曲由香港中樂團委約，聯同敲擊樂獨奏家周展彤於2020鼓王群英會首演。
Chinese literati of all ages were avid travelers who often spent time amidst China's bounteous landscape. That is why viewing Chinese ink landscape painting is like being on the scene, in harmony with nature. This composition, Mountainscapes, is in two movements: the first, Thousands of Rocks and Myriads of Valleys, describes the magnificent panorama of high, rolling mountains and deep, meandering valleys that billow and overlap into the far distance. The second section continues with peaks that reach up to the sky, to where the fairyland is. The second movement, Eternal Spring, describes the greenery in the mountains that is brimming with life. Both movements close with the reverberating sound of the Temple Bowl, signaling that everything settles back in nature. The solo is a fine mixture of Chinese and Western percussions, with the characteristic timbres of metal, wood and skin – materials used for percussion instruments – continuing to cross over and vibrate. The music is commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and premiered with percussion soloist Chau Chin-tung at the 'Majestic Drums' concert in 2020.
《數碼之源 Digital Hub》
for Large Chinese Orchestra 大型中樂隊 [8']
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
被譽為「香港數碼之源」的深水埗，以專門售賣電腦產品及電子零件世界知名，可與日本的秋葉原和台北的光華商場互相輝映。數碼之源地標位於深水埗地鐵站D2出口後，於2004年揭幕。此地標除了是為表示這區是電腦產品的集中地外，還標誌著香港最早售賣電子產品的地方之一—鴨寮街。此外，近年舉辦的香港電腦節，是深水埗區一年一度的大型活動，也是香港最大型的戶外資訊科技展覽。「數碼之源」由香港中樂團委約，費用由「CASH音樂基金」贊助，於2008年首演，並於2012年灌錄成唱片。
The Sham Shui Po district in Kowloon is popularly known as the ‘digital hub in Hong Kong’ with its concentrated source of computer products and electronic accessories. It enjoys equal fame with Akiba of Tokyo and the Guang Hua Computer Market of Taipei. The landmark sign of ‘The Digital Hub’, which can be found at D2 exit of the Sham Shui Po MTR Station, was unveiled in 2004. It not only highlights the area as the hub of computer products, but also reinforces the status of Ap Liu Street as one of the earliest sources for electronic products in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Computer Festival, which has become an annual event in recent years, is also a major attraction in Sham Shui Po as the largest open-air IT exhibition in Hong Kong. Premièred in 2008 and recorded as CD in 2012, Digital Hub is commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund.
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
被譽為「香港數碼之源」的深水埗，以專門售賣電腦產品及電子零件世界知名，可與日本的秋葉原和台北的光華商場互相輝映。數碼之源地標位於深水埗地鐵站D2出口後，於2004年揭幕。此地標除了是為表示這區是電腦產品的集中地外，還標誌著香港最早售賣電子產品的地方之一—鴨寮街。此外，近年舉辦的香港電腦節，是深水埗區一年一度的大型活動，也是香港最大型的戶外資訊科技展覽。「數碼之源」由香港中樂團委約，費用由「CASH音樂基金」贊助，於2008年首演，並於2012年灌錄成唱片。
The Sham Shui Po district in Kowloon is popularly known as the ‘digital hub in Hong Kong’ with its concentrated source of computer products and electronic accessories. It enjoys equal fame with Akiba of Tokyo and the Guang Hua Computer Market of Taipei. The landmark sign of ‘The Digital Hub’, which can be found at D2 exit of the Sham Shui Po MTR Station, was unveiled in 2004. It not only highlights the area as the hub of computer products, but also reinforces the status of Ap Liu Street as one of the earliest sources for electronic products in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Computer Festival, which has become an annual event in recent years, is also a major attraction in Sham Shui Po as the largest open-air IT exhibition in Hong Kong. Premièred in 2008 and recorded as CD in 2012, Digital Hub is commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra with sponsorship from CASH Music Fund.
《海之歌 Song of the Sea》
for (Large) Chinese Orchestra (大型)中樂隊 [6.5']
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
「海之歌」呈現了一幅幅海洋的畫面。音樂開始猶如一片寂靜的海水，之後卻慢慢變為一股滔天的巨浪。氣氛一轉，一段優美的船歌表達了對海的讚頌。此曲是音樂劇場「八仙過海」的序曲，由香港中樂團聯同香港話劇團於2010年12月製作。樂曲除了描寫海及對海的讚頌，也為故事掀開序幕，其中埋下了整劇的音樂素材，在整體結構中穿針引線。
Composed in 2010, Song of the Sea presents a series of sea pictures. The music begins with a quiet scene of the sea, and then it grows up into gigantic heavy seas. A twisting of mood follows, it becomes a lyrical barcarolle which is actually an ode to the sea. This piece is an overture to the musical theatre The Eight Immortals’ Adventures, a production by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre in December 2010. The music also tells what the story will be, and offers a thread which will link the entire musical structure into a coherent whole.
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
「海之歌」呈現了一幅幅海洋的畫面。音樂開始猶如一片寂靜的海水，之後卻慢慢變為一股滔天的巨浪。氣氛一轉，一段優美的船歌表達了對海的讚頌。此曲是音樂劇場「八仙過海」的序曲，由香港中樂團聯同香港話劇團於2010年12月製作。樂曲除了描寫海及對海的讚頌，也為故事掀開序幕，其中埋下了整劇的音樂素材，在整體結構中穿針引線。
Composed in 2010, Song of the Sea presents a series of sea pictures. The music begins with a quiet scene of the sea, and then it grows up into gigantic heavy seas. A twisting of mood follows, it becomes a lyrical barcarolle which is actually an ode to the sea. This piece is an overture to the musical theatre The Eight Immortals’ Adventures, a production by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre in December 2010. The music also tells what the story will be, and offers a thread which will link the entire musical structure into a coherent whole.
《黃粱一夢 An Illusive Dream》
for Large Chinese Orchestra 大型中樂隊 [5.5']
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
音樂劇場《八仙過海》及《八仙過海前傳》是香港中樂團聯同香港話劇團分別於2010年12月及2012年7月製作，故事除了講述家喻戶曉的民間傳說外，還訴說他們得道成仙前的各種考驗。「黃粱一夢」乃音樂劇場《八仙過海前傳》第八場中的音樂。作者用了「海之歌」中段的主題加以變奏，帶領觀眾一枕黃粱夢，經歷人生的大起大跌—由狂喜的華爾滋（Waltz）舞步竟然將大家拋進深淵，變成了死亡之舞（Danse macabre），盡享榮華富貴卻又落難收場，將一切化為泡影！人生如夢，夢如人生。此曲獲中國民族管弦樂學會主辦的第四屆民族管弦樂（青少年題材）新作品徵集銅獎。
The music theatres The Eight Immortals’ Adventures and The Eight Immortals’ Adventures Prequel, produced by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre in December 2010 and July 2012 respectively, tell about the popular Chinese folklore on the eight immortals as well as their challenges before becoming immortals. “An Illusive Dream” is the music of scene eight from The Eight Immortals’ Adventures Prequel. It is actually a variation on the structural notes of the main theme of the “Song of the Sea”. In order to bring the audience into the wildness of dream, going through many vicissitudes in life from rag to riches and back to rag again, the piece is written in the style of waltz and then suddenly changed to a Danse macabre. It was awarded Bronze in the 'Xinyi Cup' – Chinese orchestral compositions on the youth subject, granted by the China Nationalities Orchestra Society in 2014.
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約)
音樂劇場《八仙過海》及《八仙過海前傳》是香港中樂團聯同香港話劇團分別於2010年12月及2012年7月製作，故事除了講述家喻戶曉的民間傳說外，還訴說他們得道成仙前的各種考驗。「黃粱一夢」乃音樂劇場《八仙過海前傳》第八場中的音樂。作者用了「海之歌」中段的主題加以變奏，帶領觀眾一枕黃粱夢，經歷人生的大起大跌—由狂喜的華爾滋（Waltz）舞步竟然將大家拋進深淵，變成了死亡之舞（Danse macabre），盡享榮華富貴卻又落難收場，將一切化為泡影！人生如夢，夢如人生。此曲獲中國民族管弦樂學會主辦的第四屆民族管弦樂（青少年題材）新作品徵集銅獎。
The music theatres The Eight Immortals’ Adventures and The Eight Immortals’ Adventures Prequel, produced by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre in December 2010 and July 2012 respectively, tell about the popular Chinese folklore on the eight immortals as well as their challenges before becoming immortals. “An Illusive Dream” is the music of scene eight from The Eight Immortals’ Adventures Prequel. It is actually a variation on the structural notes of the main theme of the “Song of the Sea”. In order to bring the audience into the wildness of dream, going through many vicissitudes in life from rag to riches and back to rag again, the piece is written in the style of waltz and then suddenly changed to a Danse macabre. It was awarded Bronze in the 'Xinyi Cup' – Chinese orchestral compositions on the youth subject, granted by the China Nationalities Orchestra Society in 2014.
《封神外傳主題曲 Theme Song "Fantastic Gods and Spirits of China"》
for Children’s Choir & Chinese Orchestra 童聲合唱及中樂隊 [2.5']
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約，premiered with the Hong Kong Children’s Choir 與香港兒童合唱團首演)
《封神外傳》乃香港中樂團聯同香港話劇團於2014年製作的合家歡音樂劇場，故事描寫了周朝與殷商的對抗與諸仙鬥智鬥勇、破陣斬將封神的故事。與填詞人黃明樂合作，主題曲在劇中反覆出現，在全劇的情感思緒的變化、音樂與劇情的聯繫，有著舉足輕重的角色。
Fantastic Gods and Spirits of China is a family musical presented by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and jointly produced with Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. As the intricate plot unfolds, the struggle for power between the states of Zhou and Shang gets more and more embroiled, when gods, spirits and deities take sides, and the valiant mortals are 'elevated' to become gods and demi-gods. Collaborated with lyricist Wong Ming-lok, the theme song appears in many places in the story to propel the storyline forward while underpinning the changing emotions, thoughts, and moods of the music.
(Commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra 香港中樂團委約，premiered with the Hong Kong Children’s Choir 與香港兒童合唱團首演)
《封神外傳》乃香港中樂團聯同香港話劇團於2014年製作的合家歡音樂劇場，故事描寫了周朝與殷商的對抗與諸仙鬥智鬥勇、破陣斬將封神的故事。與填詞人黃明樂合作，主題曲在劇中反覆出現，在全劇的情感思緒的變化、音樂與劇情的聯繫，有著舉足輕重的角色。
Fantastic Gods and Spirits of China is a family musical presented by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and jointly produced with Hong Kong Repertory Theatre. As the intricate plot unfolds, the struggle for power between the states of Zhou and Shang gets more and more embroiled, when gods, spirits and deities take sides, and the valiant mortals are 'elevated' to become gods and demi-gods. Collaborated with lyricist Wong Ming-lok, the theme song appears in many places in the story to propel the storyline forward while underpinning the changing emotions, thoughts, and moods of the music.
《歡慶序曲 Celebration Overture》
for Chinese Orchestra 中樂隊 [8']
(Commissioned by Chao Feng Chinese Orchestra 墨爾本肇風中樂團委約)
「歡慶序曲」展示了華洋文化共處，一片喜氣洋洋的氣氛。一組歡慶的調子為樂曲掀起序幕，與緊接的優美旋律於曲中交替，旋律其後經歷兩次轉化，將樂曲帶進輝煌的終結。樂曲由墨爾本肇風中樂團委約，以慶祝樂團成立三十五週年暨香港特別行政區成立二十週年紀念而寫，在二○一七年八月於澳洲墨爾本演奏中心首演。
“Celebration Overture” shows a joyous coexistence of Western and Eastern cultures. The piece opens with a group of jubilant tunes which alternates with a lyrical melody throughout the piece. The lyrical melody later transforms twice and brings the piece to a rousing ending. Commissioned by Melbourne Chao Feng Chinese Orchestra, it is written to celebrate their 35th Anniversary cum the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's 20th Anniversary and premièred in 2017 August at Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia.
(Commissioned by Chao Feng Chinese Orchestra 墨爾本肇風中樂團委約)
「歡慶序曲」展示了華洋文化共處，一片喜氣洋洋的氣氛。一組歡慶的調子為樂曲掀起序幕，與緊接的優美旋律於曲中交替，旋律其後經歷兩次轉化，將樂曲帶進輝煌的終結。樂曲由墨爾本肇風中樂團委約，以慶祝樂團成立三十五週年暨香港特別行政區成立二十週年紀念而寫，在二○一七年八月於澳洲墨爾本演奏中心首演。
“Celebration Overture” shows a joyous coexistence of Western and Eastern cultures. The piece opens with a group of jubilant tunes which alternates with a lyrical melody throughout the piece. The lyrical melody later transforms twice and brings the piece to a rousing ending. Commissioned by Melbourne Chao Feng Chinese Orchestra, it is written to celebrate their 35th Anniversary cum the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's 20th Anniversary and premièred in 2017 August at Melbourne Recital Centre, Australia.
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