In celebration of Ravel's 150th birthday, the performers will present his piano solo piece, Sonatine, adapted for flute and piano, and his La Valse for two pianos, paying tribute to this master. While the essence remains, the changes in timbre offer a fresh interpretation.  

Debussy and Ravel’s music embodies the Impressionist style, evoking a dreamlike quality with rich colours flowing like water. In contrast, the works of Les Six respond with a neoclassical approach. The second half will explore the nature of change and transformation, featuring local guest musicians in a chamber format. We will also highlight works by composers such as Albert Périlhou, Mel Bonis, and André Jolivet in the concert.

As the Diamond Sutra states, "All conditioned things are like a dream," reminding us of impermanence. We hope this performance will provide a space away from the hustle and bustle, allowing the audience to enjoy the present and seize each unique moment.

The classic French dessert éclair, with its delicate texture and rich flavours, mirrors the charm of music. Audiences are warmly invited to join this musical feast, embarking on a sensory adventure that resonates with both taste and sound – ephemeral yet worthy of reflection. 

Performers

Flute & Piccolo Karen Wong 

Piano Duo Gemini – Jamy Yuen & Kimy Yuen 

Guests Marco Leung (Flute), Lai Tsoi Yin (Clarinet) 

Programme

Albert Périlhou (1846-1936) Ballade for Flute and Piano (1903)  

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937), arranged by Robert Stallman (1946-2019) Sonatine (1905) 

Camille Saint-Saëns (1835-1921) Danse Macabre for Two Pianos, Op.40 (1874)  

Three Small Pieces for Piccolo & Piano (1934)  

Darius Milhaud (1982-1974) Exercice musical  

Georges Auric (1899-1983) Scherzo       

Francis Poulenc (1899-1963) Villanelle, FP 74   

Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) La Valse for Two Pianos (1920)  

Louis Durey (1888-1979) Deux Dialogues for Solo Flute, Op 114 (1974)  

Mel Bonis (1858-1937) Pièce for Flute and Piano (1936)  

Claude Debussy (1862-1918), edited by Pascal Proust (b. 1959) Petite Suite for Two Flutes & Piano (1888-89)  

Arthur Honegger (1892-1955) Rapsodie for 2 flutes, clarinet and piano (1923)  

André Jolivet (1905-1974) Chant de Linos (1944)  

Ka Wing Karen Wong

Ka Wing Karen Wong is a Britten Pears Young Artist 2024/25. She has recently worked with the Sinfonia Smith Square 2023/24 (formerly Southbank Sinfonia), London Symphony Orchestra, Northern Ballet Sinfonia, Scottish Ballet Orchestra, Jersey Chamber Orchestra, Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Hong Kong Sinfonietta, and Taipei Music Academy and Festival Orchestra. In 2022, she won the British Flute Society Young Artist Competition and the 2nd  Prize in the Tampere Flute Fest Piccolo Competition (Finland).  

Her recent concerto engagements include performances with the Klangkollektiv Wien (Austria), at the Anghiari Festival (Italy), the London Handel Festival, and the Bach for Good Festival (UK). Her solo and chamber career has taken her around the UK and Hong Kong, and to the US, Belgium, Italy, Germany, and Taiwan. She graduated from the Guildhall School of Music and Drama with distinction in both her Artist Diploma and her Master of Performance in Orchestral Artistry. 

Jamy Yuen Wun-Kiu and Kimy Yuen Yui-Kiu

Jamy Yuen Wun-Kiu and Kimy Yuen Yui-Kiu were awarded Bachelor of Arts (Music) degrees by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, majoring in piano under the guidance of pianists Dr. Mary Wu and Mr. Raymond Young. In 2008, they were admitted to the University of Music Franz Liszt Weimar in Germany, where they continued their studies under the tutelage of German pianist Mr. Daniel Roehm. They earned their two Master’s Degrees in Piano Performance and Piano Pedagogy in 2011. They also hold the Licentiate of the Royal Schools of Music (LRSM) and the Fellowship of Trinity College London (FTCL).  

The Yuens founded their piano duo, “Duo Gemini,” at a young age. Their recent performances include CUHK Midday Oasis 2024, a Piano Duo Recital at Tsuen Wan Town Hall, Steinway & Sons Concerto and Duo Night 2023, a Concerto with the CUHK Chung Chi Wind Orchestra in 2018, and a piano four-hands recital at the Caritas Institute of Higher Education. They have won numerous awards, including the Performance Prize in the Piano Duo Group at the 3rd  Chinese Works Piano Competition and the Special Award at the 10th  Kayabuki Ongakudo International Competition for Piano Duo in 2017. 

Marco Leung

Hong Kong-born flautist and conductor Marco Leung is a versatile musician of his generation. Over the years, he has performed in venues across Europe, Asia, and Hong Kong. Marco has recently worked with Hong Kong New Music Ensemble and Opera Hong Kong. Over the years, he has collaborated as concerto soloist with various orchestras. He also appeared in productions of French May Arts Festival and Macau International Music Festival.  

Being awarded full scholarships for all his degrees, including R C Lee Centenary Scholarship and Hong Kong Jockey Club Scholarship, Marco first graduated with first-class honours for Bachelor of Arts in Music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He was then awarded his Master of Music with Distinction and Artist Diploma in Performance at the Royal College of Music, London. 

Currently based in Hong Kong, Marco is serving as assistant conductor of Chung Chi Wind Orchestra of the Chinese University of Hong Kong as well as band conductor at La Salle College and King’s College. He has also served as chamber coach and flute tutor in various local institutions, including The University of Hong Kong, The Educational University of Hong Kong, Caritas Institute of Higher Education, and Good Hope School.  

Lai Tsoi Yin

A Hong Kong-born clarinettist and educator, Lai Tsoi Yin is a graduate student of Bachelor of Arts in Music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and Master of Music in Performance at the Royal College of Music (RCM). As an active orchestral and ensemble player, she joined the RCM Symphony Orchestra, RCM Philharmonic Orchestra, RCM Wind Ensemble, Chung Chi Orchestra, Chung Chi Wind Orchestra, Hong Kong Wind Ensemble, and Clairdoor Clarinet Ensemble. Lai is also a member of the Giocoso Trio, which recently performed as an Associated Project of the French May Arts Festival, the Afternoon series at Tai Kwun, and Midday Oasis at Chung Chi College, CUHK. 

During her undergraduate studies, she studied clarinet under the tutelage of Mr. Choy Kwok-tin, Martin. In 2020, she completed her Master of Music in Performance at the Royal College of Music, under the tutelage of Janet Hilton, Timothy Lines, Peter Sparks, Michael Harris, and Paul Richards. Apart from performing, Lai is an enthusiastic clarinet tutor who is now teaching at the Bauhinia Musik Haus and many primary and secondary schools, aiming to unearth the musical potential of each student and to make music an important accompaniment in their growth. 

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