Hong Kong Episodes (2015)

Multi-media concert in collaboration with Teriver Cheung (jazz musician) and Anthony Lai (video)
Duration: 70-90 min
Scoring: jazz quartet and chamber ensemble (flute, saxophones and strings)
World premiere: 23 October 2015 / Jean-Michel Pilc (piano), Teriver Cheung (jazz guitar), Sam Minaie (double bass/bass guitar), Ross Pederson (drums), Timothy Sun (saxophone), Hong Kong Contemporary Music Group, Fung Lam
This work has toured to London, Taipei and cities in China.

Explore the unique charm of Hong Kong on a cinematic musical journey filled with intrigue! Eight musical sections developed through four facets of Hong Kong during the course of a virtual day: its cosmopolitan cityscape; fast-paced lifestyle; avenues for spiritual retreat; and colourful heritage and culture. Savour the changing sensibilities of the city in the ambience of video and instrumental music.

With new scores written collaboratively by Fung Lam and Teriver Cheung, and performed by the fine jazz quartet alongside top chamber players from the Hong Kong Contemporary Music Group, the refreshing jazz-classical cross-over piece is accompanied by architect Anthony Lai’s original video images. The result is an amazing tapestry of original music and visuals weaving a lasting impression of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Episodes premiered at the World Cultures Festival 2015 presented by LCSD of Hong Kong, and showcased at Hong Kong Music Series in London in 2017 presented by HKADC.