The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) presented the awe-inspiring Spring Concert “Where Imagination Blooms,” held at Shaw Auditorium on January 31. Over 600 music lovers enjoyed a night of stunning music accompanied by the orchestra under the baton of the First Associate Concertmaster of Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. LEUNG Kin Fung, with performers including award-winning operatic duo Mr. CHEN Chen and Ms. Louise KWONG, Second Associate Concertmaster of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Mr. WANG Liang, pianist Mr. HUANG Naiwei, alumni artist Mr. LAM Kwok Ho, and postgraduate student Ms. LU Xiaoyue. A surprise performance by the legendary Master LIU Shikun, an internationally renowned Chinese piano maestro, brought a delightful end to the evening.
Among our distinguished guests are Mr. FANG Jianming, Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China in HKSAR, Mr. LAM Sai-hung, Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms. Michelle LI, Permanent Secretary for Education, Mr. Tim LUI, Chairman of University Grants Committee, Prof. WONG Yuk-Shan, Chairman of Research Grants Council, Dr. Clement CHEN, Chairman of the Council of Hong Kong Baptist University, Prof. Rocky TUAN, President of The Chinese University of Hong Kong, as well as Consul General of the United States in Hong Kong and Macau Mr. Gregory MAY, Consul General of Italy in Hong Kong and Macao Mr. Carmelo FICARRA, Legislative Council members, key donors and members of the HKUST community.
