When All Conversation Becomes Singing – Echoes From Versailles
The concert features classic chansons by the legendary French singer Édith Piaf and various selections from traditional French operas and musicals. Through song rather than dialogue, it brings to life the crystal chandeliers of the Paris Opera House and the heavenly arias. Let us listen to multiple classic works, experience the sorrow and joy, grandeur and delicacy within the melodies, and immerse ourselves in the timeless charm of French music.
Conductor of Asian Chamber Orchestra: Eric CHAN
Director of Asian Chamber Orchestra: Miranda LI
Conductor of Children's Choir: Miranda LI
Conductor of Children's Percussion Orchestra: Miranda LI
Stage Manager:
Xiaoyu XING
Carole LOK
Lawrence LAU
Rena REN
Lillian LI
Emily BIAN
Lisa LI
Designer: Fory YANG
Photographer: Jacky WONG
Arrangement assistant: Kai Lap WONG
Emcee:
Zhi Yao WANG
Zhao Zhao LI
Zheng Zheng LI
Programme
Saint-Saëns, Camille Havanaise op. 83
Édith Piaf - La foule
Hymne à l'amour
L'hymne a L'Amour
La vie en rose
Non, Je ne regrette rien
Sous le ciel de Paris
A quoi ça sert l'amour
L' Accordeoniste
Mon manège à moi
Feuerfest (Fireproof) , Polka francaise, Op. 269
"Look down" Prologue from Les Miserables
La gloire à mes genoux
On my own from Les Miserables
Samson et Dalila, Op. 47, Act 2: Air. "Mon cœur s'ouvre à ta voix"
Le Comte Ory, Act 1: "En proie à la tristesse"
Louise, Act 3: "Depuis le jour où je me suis donnée"
Les Nuits d'été Op. 7: Absence
Chan Man Tat, Eric
Music Director and Conductor of Asian Chamber Orchestra
As a music director and conductor, Chan leads the Asian Chamber Orchestra's group of talented players to demonstrate their passion for music. Chan started with French horn at the age of eleven and later graduated from the Music Department of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts in 1991. Soon after, he grew interested in conducting and studied with Yu Feng, the artistic director of the Central Opera House in Beijing. In 2008, he then joined Japanese conductor Fukumura Yoshikazu as an assistant conductor of the Vietnam Opera House Orchestra. Currently, Chan serves as a member of the Hong Kong Board of Directors of the Chinese Horn Association, Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Asian Chamber Orchestra and the Asian Music Association Symphony Orchestra.
Asian Chamber Orchestra
The Asian Chamber Orchestra is a charitable organization (exempt from tax under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance, Cap. 112) formed by a group of Hong Kong musicians to promote training and music activities. The orchestra has been established for 18 years and regularly performs symphonic concerts in Hong Kong. Its members consist of professional musicians, music teachers and graduates of tertiary institutions in Hong Kong. The Asian Chamber Orchestra aims to promote music culture, organise various music events to promote music, and actively participate in community performances. We also manage several public service activities to promote the spirit of serving the community.
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11.05.2025 (Sun) 7:30 pm Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
18.05.2025 (Sun) 3 pm
Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall
$480 / $280
