Cello master Mischa Maisky to stage recital with pianist daughter Lily
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Focusing on classic French cello music, the Maisky duo will perform Fauré's "Elégie, Op. 24", Franck's "Sonata in A", Saint-Saëns' "Mon coeur s'ouvre à ta voix" (from Samson et Dalila), Debussy's "Minstrels" (from Préludes, Book I, No. 12), Piazzola's "Le Grand Tango" and five works by Poulenc.
One of the best known cellists, Mischa Maisky has long enjoyed global recognition for his passionate and sensual performances. Born in Latvia and repatriated to Israel, Mischa embarked on an international career, frequently collaborating with acclaimed musicians such as Martha Argerich and Radu Lupu. His recordings have been awarded the Echo Deutscher Schallplattenpreis three times and the Grand Prix du Disque in Paris. Having lived in many countries, Mischa considers himself a citizen of the world, and feels at home anywhere that people appreciate and enjoy music.
Lily Maisky was born in Paris and moved to Brussels soon after, and began playing the piano at the age of 4. She has received masterclasses and musical advice from various renowned artists including Martha Argerich, Dmitri Bashkirov and Vitalij Margulis. Concert appearances have taken Lily throughout Europe as well as to the Far East, and she has been invited to plat at many of the great festivals.
"Encore Series: Cello Recital by Mischa Maisky" is one of the "Great Music 2016" programmes presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. It will be held at 8pm on November 22 (Tuesday) at the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Tickets priced at $250, $350, $450, $550 and $650 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/program_1097.html.
A pre-concert talk entitled "French Romance? Cello!" (to be conducted in Cantonese) will be held at 6.45pm in the Foyer Reception Area, 4/F, Auditoria Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The speaker will be Chow Fan-fu. Admission is free with limited seats available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Ends/Friday, September 30, 2016
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