Three madcap talents light up the stage in this witty and highly engaging classical music-versus-magic show. There’s talented Michael Copley, master of more than 40 woodwind instruments; exceptional accordionist Ian Moore, a Mr. Bean lookalike; and riveting magician Neil Henry, who constantly bemuses the musicians with his amazing tricks. Combined with an intriguing assortment of props, it’s a showcase for British humour at its best.

Rarely seen flutes, ocarinas and recorders are all called into action for new arrangements of classical favourites. Alongside, magical items appear then disappear. Instruments and objects suddenly exchange roles. And masterpieces by Saint-Saëns, Haydn and Chopin become accessible to all.

The extraordinary trio have toured extensively in the Americas, Europe and Asia, earning an outsize reputation for their novel approach and enthralling show. A truly magical classical concert to delight all the family!

Local ensemble Orange A Cappella performed with a group of workshop participants to sing out their aspirations in a finale performance last year. This August, Orange will return to present an upbeat show entitled “Do You Sing? Dare to Sing! II”, with the young alumni from last year’s workshop joining as mentors to guide new talents through a new chapter of a cappella music.

“Do You Sing? Dare to Sing! II”, to be conducted in Cantonese, is one of the programmes of the large-scale summer festival International Arts Carnival (IAC) presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. The concert will run from August 15 to 17 at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre Theatre.

In the concerts, innovative a cappella styles will be combined with percussion, movement and theatrics to display boundless enthusiasm about the pursuance of dreams. A wide-ranging repertoire of original songs and covers will be performed.

Three madcap talents light up the stage in this witty and highly engaging classical music-versus-magic show. There’s talented Michael Copley, master of more than 40 woodwind instruments; exceptional accordionist Ian Moore, a Mr. Bean lookalike; and riveting magician Neil Henry, who constantly bemuses the musicians with his amazing tricks. Combined with an intriguing assortment of props, it’s a showcase for British humour at its best.

Rarely seen flutes, ocarinas and recorders are all called into action for new arrangements of classical favourites. Alongside, magical items appear then disappear. Instruments and objects suddenly exchange roles. And masterpieces by Saint-Saëns, Haydn and Chopin become accessible to all.

The extraordinary trio have toured extensively in the Americas, Europe and Asia, earning an outsize reputation for their novel approach and enthralling show. A truly magical classical concert to delight all the family!

The Hong Kong Youth Music Camp is one of the most significant and exciting annual events organised by the Music Office for young people each summer. At the camp, around four hundred budding musicians receive inspiring training by notable maestros from various parts of the globe.

This summer, young musicians from the Chinese Orchestra, Junior Strings, Children’s Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Junior Chinese Orchestra will have the opportunity to work with renowned conductors Sun Peng (Shenyang), Huadong Lu (USA), Emily Ellsworth (USA), Dr. Anthony Spain (USA), Felix Hauswirth (Switzerland) and Chen Chun-hsin (Taipei).

The intensive training will lead to two dynamic concerts, where Music Camp participants will showcase their achievements under the batons of the six eminent conductors.

The Hong Kong Youth Music Camp is one of the most significant and exciting annual events organised by the Music Office for young people each summer. At the camp, around four hundred budding musicians receive inspiring training by notable maestros from various parts of the globe.

This summer, young musicians from the Chinese Orchestra, Junior Strings, Children’s Choir, Symphony Orchestra, Symphonic Band and Junior Chinese Orchestra will have the opportunity to work with renowned conductors Sun Peng (Shenyang), Huadong Lu (USA), Emily Ellsworth (USA), Dr. Anthony Spain (USA), Felix Hauswirth (Switzerland) and Chen Chun-hsin (Taipei).

The intensive training will lead to two dynamic concerts, where Music Camp participants will showcase their achievements under the batons of the six eminent conductors.

Additional performance on 2014-07-12 at 3:00pm

With his metallic body, Tap Tap the Tinman lives up to his name. This causes many arguments with his friend, Po Po the hippo, who finds all the clatter really annoying. Their constant rows upset the King until he learns about the “Crystal of Love” from a visiting sorceress, who says it can resolve any quarrel. He then sends Tap Tap, Po Po and the sorceress to look for the crystal, a journey that finds the trio encountering amazing new friends and learning more about respect and appreciation for others along the way.