5 exhibitions and performances to catch in Hong Kong this weekend July 27-28
- If you are into experimental music you can head to Freespace Noise Fest, while classical fans can try a Chinese music conducting competition
From Hong Kong’s first “noise festival” to Chinese music with a difference, this weekend is packed with enticing, original experiences to refresh you amid the stifling heat.
1. Freespace Noise Fest
Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, July 24 to Aug 6. Visit westkowloon.hk/en/noisefest2024 for details.
2. 4th International Conducting Competition for Chinese Music
On Saturday (July 27), in front of a panel of international judges, three finalists will take turns to lead the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra through sections of Guo Wenjing’s Melodies of West Yunnan (1993) and Hong Kong composer Ng Cheuk-yin’s Big Tree (2017).
These young conductors have waited a long time to be here. The rigorous competition, which first started in 2011, was held up for several years by the pandemic, and it offers opportunities to perform with leading regional orchestras as well as up to US$15,000 in prize money.
This public concert is a great way to learn about the interpretation of Chinese orchestral music and different Chinese musical instruments, and you get to vote in the Audience Choice Award as well!
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, 10 Salisbury Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui. July 27 (Sat) 3pm. Tickets are available from Urbtix.
