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LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August

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LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August
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LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August

2024-07-11 11:00 Last Updated At:20:16

Local Huqin Musician Mak Ka-yin to Perform Refreshing East-Meets-West Compositions in Hong Kong Artists Series Recital at City Hall

Local huqin musician Mak Ka-yin will give a recital in August under the "Hong Kong Artists" Series presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD). Accompanied by Chinese and Western musicians, Mak will perform refreshing East-meets-West huqin compositions, guiding music lovers to appreciate the artistic charm and beauty of the two-stringed musical instruments.

Focusing on traditional style, the first half of the recital will start with "Birds Returning to the Woods" and a medley of Guangdong music pieces for Cantonese music five-piece combo (gaohu, yehu, dizi/xiao, ruan and yangqin). Taking the lead with a gaohu, Mak will perform "Three Pieces from 'Sketches of Tanjiang'", namely "Landscape of the Countryside", "Village Children" and "Singing in the Fields", to depict the simplicity and scenic beauty of rural areas. He will also present "Southern Jiangsu Ditty" and "Charm of The Tropical Island" with an erhu to describe the beautiful scenery of Jiangnan and the flare of the tropics musically.

The second half contains works blended with Western musical elements, bringing audiences a new inspirational experience. Mak and the assembled accompanists will form a Cantonese music five-piece combo to present "Lan Kwai Tang Fong", a music work inspired by the famous Hong Kong landmark, Lan Kwai Fong. The music imitates the sounds of electronic music and incorporates rock music and elements of improvisation, showcasing the energetic and lively style of Chinese music to audiences. Mak will then play "The Second Erhu Concerto 'The Journey'" with an erhu accompanied by ruan, zhongruan, piano and percussion. The recital will end with the world premiere of "Horizon" and "Rove" for erhu and ensemble. The former incorporates elements of pop and jazz music, depicting the feelings of a wanderer with a distinctive timbre and novel expressions. The latter breaks the preconceived notions associated with erhu music, and provides room for improvisation and jamming among performers, guiding this huqin music journey to a perfect ending.

Mak is currently the Assistant Principal Gaohu of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra and an instructor for huqin major students at the School of Chinese Opera of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). Mak holds a master's degree in music (erhu and gaohu) from the HKAPA. He trained with different types of huqins under local masters Cheung Hiu-fai, Chan Yiu-sing, Wang Guotong, Yu Qiwei, and Zhang Chongxue, and pursued his erhu studies under the tutelage of musicians Yan Jiemin and Chan Yiu-sing on the Mainland. In recent years, Mak has performed and engaged in artistic exchanges in various places including Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic, Australia, Finland, Singapore, Japan. Currently, he is an active music maker engaged in various artistic fields.

The "Hong Kong Artists" Series: Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin will be staged at 8pm on August 13 (Tuesday) at the Theatre of Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $200 and $240 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288. Package discounts will be available for the recitals under the "Hong Kong Artists" Series (including the Piano Duo Recital by Stephen Wong and Amy Sze on November 2). For discount schemes and programme enquiries, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1671.html.

The LCSD has launched the new "Hong Kong Artists" Series with an aim to provide a new platform for local artists to showcase their remarkable talent. In addition to individual performances, the Series also encourages cross-genre works to highlight their unique styles. This year's series will first introduce six distinguished musicians in four stunning recitals, featuring the flute and bassoon, piano, and huqin, to bring enchanting music to the stage of Hong Kong City Hall and further enrich the diverse cultural ambience of the city. For more details, please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1688.html.

LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

LCSD to present Huqin Recital by Mak Ka-yin under "Hong Kong Artists" Series in August Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Labour Department highly concerned about fatal work accident that happened in Jardine's Lookout today

​The Labour Department (LD) is highly concerned about a fatal work accident that happened at a detached house in Jardine's Lookout this morning (January 20), in which a man fell from a wooden folding ladder while installing an air-conditioner. He was certified dead later in hospital. The LD is saddened by his death and expresses its deepest sympathy to his family.

The LD's spokesman said, "We commenced an immediate on-site investigation as soon as we were notified of the accident and have issued suspension notices to the contractors concerned, suspending the air-conditioning works at the detached house concerned. The contractors cannot resume the work process until the LD is satisfied that suitable measures to abate the relevant risks have been taken."

The spokesman added, "We will complete the investigation as soon as possible to identify the cause of the accident, ascertain the liability of the duty holders and recommend improvement measures. We will take actions pursuant to the law if there is any violation of the work safety legislation."

To protect workers' safety, the LD reminds contractors that ladders are usually used for ascending and descending only. Using ladders for work-above-ground is unsafe. Contractors shall provide and ensure that workers use appropriate working platforms or other safe means of support, including step platforms or hop-up platforms in conformity with international or national standards, instead of ladders.

The general duty provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Ordinance require employers to provide safe working environments, plant and systems of work for their employees. Those who contravene the relevant provisions are liable to a maximum fine of $10 million and imprisonment for two years.

In regard to today's accident, the LD will issue a Work Safety Alert through its mobile application "OSH 2.0", website and email, giving a brief account of the accident concerned to duty holders, workers' unions, professional bodies of safety practitioners and others, and reminding the industry of the importance of following safety precautionary measures to prevent a recurrence of similar accidents.

The LD will also remind the employer concerned of the liability for employees' compensation under the Employees' Compensation Ordinance, assist family members of the deceased to claim employees' compensation and closely follow up on the case. For those with financial difficulties, the LD will assist them to apply for appropriate emergency funds. Subject to the needs and wishes of family members of the deceased, the LD will also liaise with the Social Welfare Department for financial or other assistance.

For the sake of securing the safety and health of employees at work, the LD appeals to employers to provide plant and systems of work that are safe and without risks to health. Employees should co-operate with their employers, adopt all safety measures and use personal protective equipment provided properly to avoid endangering their own work safety and that of other workers.

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