Hong Kong String Orchestra's concert in Singapore

The Director of HKETO in Singapore, Mr Wong Chun To, addresses guests from the diplomatic, government and business sectors as well as the local Hong Kong community at the reception.

The Director of HKETO in Singapore, Mr Wong Chun To, mingles with guests at the pre-concert reception.

The Director of HKETO in Singapore, Mr Wong Chun To (second right); Artistic Director of Hong Kong String Orchestra, Ms Yao Jue (centre); Counsellor (Internal Affairs) of the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, Mr Pan Zejun (second left); President of Hong Kong Singapore Business Association, Mr Philip Chan (first right); and Founder of Altenburg Arts Pte Ltd, Mr Lionel Choi (first left), propose a toast for the success of the concert.

Hong Kong String Orchestra Artistic Director Yao Jue and the Hong Kong young musicians perform to some 240 audience at Esplanade.

The Hong Kong String Orchestra concludes a successful concert in Singapore and thank the audience's fervent support.

Hong Kong String Orchestra's concert in Singapore

January 17, 2020

With the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office (HKETO) in Singapore, the Hong Kong String Orchestra (HKSO) concluded its “One Belt One Road Journey – Pan Asia Tour” in Singapore, performing to a full house of some 240 audience at Esplanade in the evening of January 17. Presenting Western classical music, Chinese folk songs as well as Cantopop Medley in the concert, the HKSO, a young and home-grown string orchestra in Hong Kong, captivated the audience by demonstrating their enormous power and passion in music.

Founded by Virtuoso Violinist Yao Jue in 2013, the HKSO was recognised for its “music uniqueness fusing Eastern and Western influences”. Under the leadership of Ms Yao, the Orchestra has gone from strength to strength and has held a number of successful artistic collaborations with an array of international musicians and groups. The Orchestra has also been dedicated to nurturing young strings elites and grooming budding music talents in Hong Kong.

Hosting a reception before the concert, the Director of the HKETO in Singapore, Mr Wong Chun To, welcomed the HKSO and gave words of encouragement to the young music ambassadors of Hong Kong. Mr Wong also shared the HKSAR Government's efforts in creating a conducive environment and developing both the cultural hardware and software with an aim to promote the vibrancy of the arts and cultural scene in Hong Kong.

Read his full speech.

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