The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)'s "Chamber Music Connections" series will bring music lovers the "Simple Gifts" concert performed by local ensemble LENK Quartet in October. Featuring an array of chamber music over the ages, the concert will bring audience members intriguing melodies as simple but touching gifts to nourish their hearts.
 
     In the concert, LENK Quartet will perform repertory works written by composers of different generations. These include classic pieces such as Rabl's "Quartet for Clarinet, Violin, Cello and Piano, Op. 1", and a transcribed work of Mozart's "Piano Quartet No. 2 in E-flat, K. 493" with clarinet playing added, which will bring an interesting twist to the performance. Contemporary classical pieces, including John Williams' "Air and Simple Gifts", Joshua Chan's "Fiery Rustles of Rain" and Ran's "Birkat Haderekh (Blessing for the Road)", will also be performed to convey hope and heartwarming blessings through music. For the finale of the programme, Del Aguila's "Disagree" will be staged. With a mix of different music styles, this performance not only allows the quartet to exhibit their artistry and chemistry among its members, but also allows the audience to experience the diversity and fun of the music world. 
 
     Established in 2021, LENK Quartet comprises veteran pianist Nancy Loo and three young chamber talents, violinist Kitty Cheung, cellist Eric Yip and clarinetist Linus Fung. LENK refers to the first letter of the names of the quartet members. The quartet is committed to giving top quality chamber performances with engaging techniques to audiences.
 
     The concert "Chamber Music Connections: 'Simple Gifts' by LENK Quartet" will be staged at 8pm on October 21 (Friday) at the Theatre of Hong Kong City Hall. Tickets priced at $240 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone credit card bookings, please call 2111 5999. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2268 7321 or visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/programs_1396.html.
 
     Other performances in the "Chamber Music Connections" series include "Resilient", to be held on October 10 (Monday), and "Scent of Music", to be staged on November 25 (Friday). For details please visit www.lcsd.gov.hk/CE/CulturalService/Programme/en/music/groups_1381.html.
 
     In order to comply with the requirements stipulated in the Prevention and Control of Disease (Requirements and Directions) (Business and Premises) Regulation (Cap. 599F) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, members of the public are required to scan the "LeaveHomeSafe" venue QR code with their mobile phones/other mobile devices before being allowed to enter performing arts venues managed by the LCSD for necessary contact tracing if a confirmed case is found. In accordance with the Prevention and Control of Disease (Vaccine Pass) Regulation (Cap. 599L) and relevant requirements of administrative instructions, all persons entering indoor venues under the management of the LCSD must comply with the requirement of the Vaccine Pass. According to the latest requirement on the Vaccine Pass announced by the Government, all persons with their Vaccine Pass QR codes displayed in red or amber are not allowed to enter performing arts venues managed by the LCSD.

Ends/Monday, September 19, 2022
Issued at HKT 11:00

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