As a highlight of the 20th anniversary celebration of The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), The Intimacy of Creativity presents world-famous musicians from overseas who will play and discuss new music with world-famous and emerging composers. This event is hosted by HKUST's School of Humanities and Social Science (SHSS).
The Intimacy of Creativity is the first-of-its-kind series of music workshops and concerts in Hong Kong. In line with HKUST's commitment to nurturing all-rounded global leaders, SHSS is presenting this event as part of its music and humanities education research project. The Intimacy of Creativity introduces a new perspective in appreciating music by showcasing the creative process of a new work. By exposing HKUST students to this unique experience, the goal is to develop innovative and imaginative thinkers.
Prof James Z Lee, Dean of Humanities and Social Science, HKUST, said, "The School of Humanities and Social Science aims to develop programs in creative arts, and the scale of music education will grow manifolds."
"Music stimulates creativity in many pursuits, including in various academic fields and in life. MIT introduced music education over four decades ago, and it has been found that students who took these music courses were more creative in thinking than those who didn't. At HKUST, we hope that music education for our students will not only sharpen their academic performance, but also enhance their ability to appreciate life," Prof Lee added.
Bright Sheng Partnership: Composers Meet Performers in Hong Kong
Artistic Director and internationally renowned composer, pianist, and conductor, Bright Sheng, will be joined by this year's distinguished guests, including Grammy(R) Award-Winning clarinet soloist, Richard Stoltzman; Pulitzer Prize-winning composer and pianist, Yehudi Wyner; 2005-2007 Lincoln Center Chamber Music Society Two Ensemble, the Daedalus Quartet; and guest artists from leading music ensembles in Hong Kong for a 2-week partnership from 25 April to 8 May 2011. Six emerging composers will present and revise their chamber music compositions after in-depth discussions between composers and performers during open rehearsal sessions on the campus of HKUST from 25 to 29 April 2011 and 2 to 6 May 2011. The revised compositions will be formally presented in preview concerts at the Tsang Shiu Tim Art Hall on the campus of HKUST on 30 April and 7 May and world premiere concerts at the Concert Hall of Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts on 1 and 8 May 2011.
When Arts Meets Science
The theme of this inauguration partnership of The Intimacy of Creativity is "Arts and Science", which coincides withEinstein in Hong Kong, jointly organized by the Consulate General of Switzerland in Hong Kong, swissnex China, the Hong Kong Science Museum, the Hong Kong Education Bureau, and HKUST from April to August this year, Composers are encouraged to ride on this theme when composing their music.
The Intimacy of Creativity is supported by Dr and Mrs Helmut Sohmen in memory of Sir Yue-Kong Pao CBE JP and will be presented in collaboration with the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble.
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Details are available on https://ic.hkust.edu.hk/
For media enquiries, please feel free to contact :
Ross Lai
Tel: 2358 6306 / 9103 2928
Email: rosslai@ust.hk
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Tel: 2358 6313
Email: kityip@ust.hk
