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Classical Music Lecture Series: “Paganini 24 Caprices” and “Romantic Piano Concertos”

Hong Kong Space Museum (Lecture Hall), Hong Kong

Classical Music Lecture Series 1: “Paganini 24 Caprices” Speaker: Jimmy Shiu Violin Demonstrator: Wang Liang Paganini’s mysterious and legendary life earned him the nickname ‘the Devil’s Violinist’. His caprices demand such daunting technical prowess that they are rarely heard in concert halls. "Paganini 24 Caprices" is a rare treat, offering music lovers not only the chance to experience the complete set of 24 Caprices up close, but also a deeper understanding of these masterpieces through technical analysis, tips for appreciation and Q&A. Truth be told, the brilliance of "Paganini 24 Caprices" extends far beyond mere technical virtuosity. 20 May 2026 (Wed) Lecture 1: Caprices No. 1-6 27 May 2026 (Wed) Lecture 2: Caprices No. 7-12 3 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 3: Caprices No. 13-18 10 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 4: Caprices No. 19-24 Classical Music Lecture Series 2: “Romantic Piano Concertos” Speaker: Jimmy Shiu Paganini was an early advocate of Romanticism; and Paganini’s caprices have a part to play in awakening the aspiration for virtuosity in the 19th century, aptly showcased by pianists in concerto performances. On top of virtuosity, the series will cover a lot more including: -Why concerto? — An outline of the history of the concerto with emphasis on the keyboard -General framework of classical piano concertos -New features of romantic piano concertos in -Form -Orchestration -Counterpoint -Expression of non-musical content -Roles of the soloist and the orchestra -Development of the piano, the orchestra, and the concert hall in the 19th century -The rising of star pianists! 17 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 1: Introduction and the Early Romantics Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, “Emperor” Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor 24 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 2: Two Charistmatic Pianists Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat 8 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 3: The Two A minor Concertos Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor 15 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 4: Two Symphonic Concertos Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor & No. 2 in B-flat 22 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 5: Bravura East and West! Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb minor Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor 29 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 6: Romantic of the 20th Century Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor & "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" (Information provided by the speaker) Conducted in Cantonese. Free seating.

Date

mercredi, 15 juillet 2026 à 08:00
Fuseau : Asia/Hong_Kong

Lieu

Hong Kong Space Museum (Lecture Hall)

10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon,Hong Kong · Hong Kong

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Billets

80 – 120 HKD

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Classical Music Lecture Series 1: “Paganini 24 Caprices” Speaker: Jimmy Shiu Violin Demonstrator: Wang Liang Paganini’s mysterious and legendary life earned him the nickname ‘the Devil’s Violinist’. His caprices demand such daunting technical prowess that they are rarely heard in concert halls. "Paganini 24 Caprices" is a rare treat, offering music lovers not only the chance to experience the complete set of 24 Caprices up close, but also a deeper understanding of these masterpieces through technical analysis, tips for appreciation and Q&A. Truth be told, the brilliance of "Paganini 24 Caprices" extends far beyond mere technical virtuosity. 20 May 2026 (Wed) Lecture 1: Caprices No. 1-6 27 May 2026 (Wed) Lecture 2: Caprices No. 7-12 3 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 3: Caprices No. 13-18 10 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 4: Caprices No. 19-24 Classical Music Lecture Series 2: “Romantic Piano Concertos” Speaker: Jimmy Shiu Paganini was an early advocate of Romanticism; and Paganini’s caprices have a part to play in awakening the aspiration for virtuosity in the 19th century, aptly showcased by pianists in concerto performances. On top of virtuosity, the series will cover a lot more including: -Why concerto? — An outline of the history of the concerto with emphasis on the keyboard -General framework of classical piano concertos -New features of romantic piano concertos in -Form -Orchestration -Counterpoint -Expression of non-musical content -Roles of the soloist and the orchestra -Development of the piano, the orchestra, and the concert hall in the 19th century -The rising of star pianists! 17 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 1: Introduction and the Early Romantics Beethoven: Piano Concerto No. 5 in E-flat, “Emperor” Mendelssohn: Piano Concerto No. 1 in G minor 24 Jun 2026 (Wed) Lecture 2: Two Charistmatic Pianists Chopin: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor Liszt: Piano Concerto No. 1 in E-flat 8 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 3: The Two A minor Concertos Schumann: Piano Concerto in A minor Grieg: Piano Concerto in A minor 15 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 4: Two Symphonic Concertos Brahms: Piano Concerto No. 1 in D minor & No. 2 in B-flat 22 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 5: Bravura East and West! Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No. 1 in Bb minor Saint-Saens: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor 29 Jul 2026 (Wed) Lecture 6: Romantic of the 20th Century Rachmaninov: Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor & "Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini" (Information provided by the speaker) Conducted in Cantonese. Free seating. 古典音樂講座系列一:《帕格尼尼24》 講者:蕭樹勝 小提琴示範: 王亮 神秘而傳奇的一生,為帕格尼尼帶來「魔鬼小提琴家」的外號。其隨想曲對技巧的要求,令人望而生畏,亦很少出現演奏廳中。「帕格尼尼24」是難得盛會,大家不單能在近距離,接觸全套二十四首隨想曲,亦將透過技巧分析、導賞和問答環節,更全面認識這套大作;老實說,「帕格尼尼24」精彩之處,豈只是技巧? 2026年5月20日(三) 第一講:第一至六號隨想曲 2026年5月27日(三) 第二講:第七至十二號隨想曲 2026年6月3日(三) 第三講:第十三至十八號隨想曲 2026年6月10日(三) 第四講:第十九至二十四號隨想曲 古典音樂講座系列二:《醉浪漫鋼琴協奏曲巡禮》 講者:蕭樹勝 帕格尼尼是浪漫主義的早期推動者之一,而他的隨想曲亦在喚醒19世紀對演奏炫技的追求方面,扮演了重要角色;這種追求,正好在鋼琴家演繹協奏曲時展現得淋漓盡致。除了談炫技之外,本系列亦會涵蓋多個層面,包括: — 為什麼要談「協奏曲」?— 鋼琴為主的協奏曲發展簡史 — 古典時期鋼琴協奏曲的一般結構 — 浪漫時期鋼琴協奏曲的新元素: -曲式 -管弦樂編制 -對位法 -非音樂內容的表達 -獨奏者與樂團的角色分工 — 19世紀鋼琴、管弦樂團及音樂廳的發展 — 鋼琴明星的崛起 2026年6月17日(三) 第一講:導論與早期浪漫派 貝多芬:降E大調第五鋼琴協奏曲,「帝皇」 孟德爾遜:G小調第一鋼琴協奏曲 2026年6月24日(三) 第二講:兩位魅力非凡的鋼琴家 蕭邦:E小調第一鋼琴協奏曲 李斯特:降E大調第一鋼琴協奏曲 2026年7月8日(三) 第三講:兩首 A 小調鋼琴協奏曲 舒曼:A小調鋼琴協奏曲 葛利格:A小調鋼琴協奏曲 2026年7月15日(三) 第四講:兩首交響化的鋼琴協奏曲 布拉姆斯:D小調第一鋼琴協奏曲及降B大調第二鋼琴協奏曲 2026年7月22日(三) 第五講:東西方的華麗炫技 柴可夫斯基:降B小調第一鋼琴協奏曲 聖桑:G小調第二鋼琴協奏曲 2026年7月29日(三) 第六講:二十世紀的浪漫主義 拉赫曼尼諾夫:C小調第二鋼琴協奏曲及《帕格尼尼主題狂想曲》 (資料由講者提供) 粵語主講。不設劃位。 The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The presenter reserves the right to change the programme. 本節目內容不反映康樂及文化事務署的意見。 主辦機構有權更改講座內容。

Classical Music Lecture Series: “Paganini 24 Caprices” and “Romantic Piano Concertos”

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