"I always thought that giving to people is better than receiving," Sung said. HONG KONG PIANO PRODIGY HOW TOThis is almost unheard of to think of a 12-year-old, especially someone (with) Audrey's talent, so generous in donating this prize money that she's earned," said Stephen Chatman, a board member of PRIME Society.Ĭhatman said something like this is so rare, they haven't quite decided how to spend the money but it will likely go to supporting young musicians with their lessons or travel costs associated with competitions. She's splitting the money equally three ways with Pacific Rim International Music & Education Society, the Royal Conservatory and I'm HIPpy, which helps kids living with hip disorders. Sung's played all around the world and over the last few years, she's earned $30,000 worth of prizes. "I was really grateful I got a chance to play there." She started playing piano at six years old, and just three years later, she was invited to play at the prestigious Carnegie Hall. "I hope that the fund helps children learn more about music and gives more opportunities to them so they can master their musical skills." "Piano is a major aspect of my life and it changed me a lot," Sung told CTV News. Audrey is currently a primary school student at Harrow International School Hong Kong. Sung, who was born in Vancouver and now lives in Hong Kong, is back in her hometown to donate her earnings. A 12-year-old piano prodigy is proving her generosity is as great as her talent.Īudrey Sung has earned thousands of dollars from various prizes and instead of keeping it all to herself, she's decided to donate the money to inspire the next generation of musicians. Leanne Nicholls at 2864 2154 or via email. The programme is family-friendly with the exception of children aged two and below. Please click here to view the Magnificent Mozart trailer: įor photos, artist interviews and further MEDIA ENQUIRIES please contact Ms. The performance lasts for approximately 70 minutes without intermission. For ticketing enquiries, call 3761 6661 for credit card telephone booking, call 2111 5999 for internet booking, visit for programme or other enquiries, call 2864 2151 or email. Tickets priced at $450, $350, $250, with half-price concessions for full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities and minder, and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients, are available from all URBTIX outlets. Set designer Ernesto Maurice Corpus decorates the concert stage to authentic effect with life-sized 18 th century paintings and gorgeous golden candelabras, promising a feast for both the ears and the eyes! Leading principals of CCOHK including violinist Amelia Chan and clarinetist Anthony Wong also appear as soloists in brilliant excerpts of Mozart’s most popular concertos. Popular Hong Kong-based actor Jordan Cheng animates the stage as storyteller, guest opera singer Valentina Tao delights as Mozart’s sister-in-law who premiered the Queen of the Night role, Hong Kong pianist Colleen Lee is cast as Mozart’s favourite piano pupil Barbara Ployer and the gifted eight-year old local pianist Brandon Lam plays the role of Mozart the outstanding child prodigy. The performance conducted by Colin Touchin includes Mozart’s concertos for piano, violin and clarinet, A Musical Joke and the sensational Queen of the Night aria from The Magic Flute. Fascinating snippets of Mozart’s relationships and life stories are accompanied by dazzling performances of his music by City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong and guest artists. On Friday 02 April 2021, 2:30pm and Saturday 03 April 2021, 2:30pm & 7:30pm at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong presents Magnificent Mozart, a musical portrayal of Mozart’s life performed in sumptuous eighteenth-century costumes.Ĭreated and produced by playwright Leanne Nicholls, Magnificent Mozart captures the extraordinary life of Mozart and chronicles his spectacular rise from child prodigy to the world’s most famous composer.
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