Aqua Luna
September 21st, 2024
Our 2nd music event of the year, ‘Aqua Luna’ (水月), is a night dedicated to celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with music and friends. This special evening will be hosted and performed by Dr. Ying Ying Liu and our musician friends.
‘Aqua Luna’ presents a unique dialogue between the moon and water, capturing distinct sound images from various cultures. What could be better than celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival with the serene musical scenery of the moon and water? This event promises to weave together the tranquil elements of nature with the rich diversity of global musical traditions, creating an immersive and unforgettable experience.
event details
Date: September 21, 2024
Venue: St. John’s Cathedral (Li Hall)
Theme: Aqua Luna
Members: Free of charge
Non-members: HK $2,500 per person
Rundown:
- 5:30 – 6:15 pm – Welcome drinks
- 6:15 – 6:30 pm – Welcome speech
- 6:30 – 7:30 pm – Music program
- 7:30 – 8:15 pm – Drinks & nibbles & Appreciation of live painting
- Special arrangement – Liu Xilin is painting live during the music salon
event photos
musicians & artist
Dr. Kevin Lam
Dr. Prudence Poon
Mickey Zhang
Dr. Ying Ying Liu
Liu Xilin (Original name: Liu Linlin)
articles
Li Zhiyi “I live where the Yangtze begins”
Wang Jianzhong “Colorful Clouds Chasing the Moon“
Chen Peixun “Autumn Moon over the Calm Lake”
Li Hai Yin "A flowing Stream"
Maurice Ravel: “Une barque sur l'océan” (A Boat on the Ocean)
Maurice Ravel: “Oiseaux tristes” (Sad Birds)
Ludwig van Beethoven: “Moonlight Sonata” 1st movement
Henri Duparc: “L’invitation au voyage”
Reynaldo Hahn: “L’Heure exquise”
Franz Liszt: “Gondoliera” from Années de pèlerinage II
Camille Saint-Saëns: “The Swan”
Robert Schumann "Mondnacht, Liederkreis, Op. 39, No 5"
