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30  March  2011  7:30  pm  

Tsang  Shiu  Tim  Art  Hall  

Programme  Carmen Suite No. 1

V.   Les  Toréadors  Georges  Bizet  

The  Sleeping  Beauty  Waltz  from  the  Ballet,  Op.  66   Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky Arr.  by  Merle  J.  Isaac  

Guest  -­‐  Hong  Kong  Chinese  Women's  Club  College  Orchestra  Canon  in  D  Major   Johann  Pachelbel  Somewhere  Out  There   James  Horner  

Somewhere  In  Time   John  Barry  

Serenade No. 13 in G Major, K. 525, Eine kleine Nachtmusik I.   Allegro  (Abridged)  

W. A. Mozart Arr.  by  Merle  J.  Isaac  

Symphony No. 7 in A Major, Op. 92 II.   Allegretto  

Ludwig van Beethoven Arr.  by  Vernon  Leidig  

Romance in F Minor for Violin and Orchestra, Op. 11 Violin Soloist: Matthew Tang

Antonín  Dvořák  

Suite from The Star Wars Epic IV. Princess Leia’s Theme V. The Imperial March (Darth Vadar’s Theme) / The Forest Battle VI. Star Wars (Main Theme)

John Williams Arr.  by  Robert  W.  Smith  

Selected Music from Hayao Miyazaki’s Animations Joe Hisaishi Arr.  by  Ken  Cheng  /  Hiroaki  Sato  

University  Philharmonic  Orchestra,  HKUSTSU  The  University  Philharmonic  Orchestra,  HKUSTSU,  formerly  known  as  the  HKUSTSU  Wind  Ensemble,  which  was  first  founded  in  1993,  is  run  by  HKUST  student  volunteers.  Our  aim  is  to  nourish  musicians  with  a  sense  of  music  and  skills  while  fostering  students  and  creating  an  atmosphere  of  music  in  university  and  community.  

Our  orchestra  has  been  invited  to  perform  in  various  functions,  such  as  the  Outreach  Day  in  HKUST,  the  Music  Gallery   in   CUHK   and   the   anniversary   of   the   Medical   Association.   Through   our   enjoyable   practices   and  performances,  members  gain  a  lot  in  terms  of  knowledge,  stage  experience  and  friendship.  

Our  Orchestra   has  worked  with   local  musicians   including  Mr.   Alfred  Wong   (arrangement),  Mr.   King  Ng  King-­‐chuen  (trumpet  solo),  Mr.  Samuel  Kwok  (violin  solo),  Miss  Pauline  Tang  (violin  solo).  

Conductor  –  Dr.  Ken  Cheng  Ken Cheng has participated for many years in the China Philharmonic Orchestra, the Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra, Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra Basic Notes Jazz Band and other public performances as a trumpet player and has been involved in “The Sound of Music”, “Annie”, “Oliver Twist” and other musical productions.

From 1997 to 2005, Cheng served with the University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU, and led the Orchestra in various exchanges, including the 1999 visit to Zhongshan University, the 2002 Asia-Pacific Wind Festival in Guangzhou and the 2003 Macau Band Festival. He also regularly organizes various types of special concerts, such as in 2004 held the Yau Yuen-hing Band concert works. In 2005 the HKUSTSU Wind Ensemble and String Team has undergone

Presented  by  University  Philharmonic  Orchestra,  HKUSTSU  Carnival of Film Music

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restructuring, merged to form the present University Philharmonic Orchestra, HKUSTSU, in which Ken remained as the conductor. The Orchestra performs regularly every year, and Ken has worked with local musicians including Mr. Lo See Yin (sheng solo), Mr. Samuel Kwok (violin solo), Mr. Ryan Poon Yeuk-kei (clarinet solo), Mr. Fuk-yin Koon (piano solo). In 2006, Ken Cheng organized the “Alethia Orchestra”, collaborating with many outstanding musicians with local performances and obtained high praise.

Apart from conducting, Cheng also takes part in the music arrangement and is often invited to the training and adaptation of performance scores, including “Copacabana”, “Sighed Ten Times”, “Misery”, “Pearl of the Orient”, “Joseph Koo Gold”, “Il Mondo”, “Selected Music from Hayao Miyazaki’s Animations”, “She”, “A Dream Doraemon theme song” and so on.

In  2009  Ken  Cheng  completed  his  doctoral  programs,  and  graduated  from  the  HKUST  division  of  Humanities  and  Social  Sciences.  

Violin  Soloist  –  Matthew  Tang  Tang  Wai  Ho  Matthew,  2004  HKUST  graduate  student.  He  has  joined  HKUST  music-­‐related  groups  (from  string  team  and  now  University  Philharmonic  Orchestra,  HKUSTSU)  for  nearly  10  years.  

He  began  his  first  violin  lesson  at  the  age  of  7,  though  had  been  stopped  learning  after  14  years  old,  he  picked  up  his  violin  again  at  18  and  has  not  stop  playing  in  music  group  until  now.  

This  is  Tang’s  second  solo  performance,  the  first  time  was  in  2002.  

Players  List  1st  Violin   Flute   Horn  TANG  Wai  Ho,  Matthew  *   Jonathan  LAI   CHAN  Shuet  Ying,  Shirley  CHAN  Ka  Kit,  Jacky   LAM  Ka  Man,  Carman   POON  Sin  Yung,  Carol  CHEUNG  Kit  Shan,  Christie   LING  Wai  Sum   TAM  Kwok  Hei,  Alan  LAM  Shun  Hang,  Wood   WONG  Klaine   YUEN  Ka  Kei,  Ken  LEUNG  Kai  Shing,  Alex   YAN  Pui  Kwong    WONG  Shing  Po,  Castle     Trumpet  YIU  Chung  Yin   Oboe   CHEN  Houran,  Jeff     CHEUNG  Him   LEE  Hin  Yu,  Kevin  2nd  Violin   HUNG  Tin  Shing,  Jacky   LI  Hoi  Kin,  Oscar  HO  Pak  Yu     MAK  Tsz  Chung,  Charles  LEE  Chun  Sing   Clarinet   YIU  Lok  Man,  Yo  LEUNG  Justin  Hilyin   CHAN  King  Wa    LIU  Yuen  Hang   CHAN  Man  Ling,  Kitty   Trombone  LUK  Tsz  Ho   WONG  Yuet  Yee,  Kitty   Thomas  HIEMSTRA  MAN  Kwun  Tung     YAN  Chung  Wai,  Marcus  NG  Hiu  Man   Alto  Saxophone   Chris  YEUNG     LEUNG  Chi  Kit,  Michael   Veronica  YEUNG  Viola      CHEUNG  Man  Chun,  German     Tuba  KAM  Man  Ho     Michael  LEUNG  LAI  Ka  Wai           Percussion  Cello     Danny  CHIU  Cynthia  LEE     HSU  Shi  Chen  LIU  Wai  Kam,  Bobby     NG  Kai  Ming,  Roger  TANG  Chun  Kit,  Alan      WONG  Siu  Fai     Keyboard       MAN  Ka  Hei  Double  Bass      Kwok  Wing  Yin,  Lala      LEUNG  Sze  Ming,  Jacky     *  Concertmaster  

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