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Following the overwhelming success of the Grand Concert last year, the PolyU Artists’ Alliance presented the PolyU Grand Concert 2023 at the Jockey Club Auditorium in mid-December 2023, attracting a full house of guests, including staff, students, alumni, and supporters of PolyU, who came together to enjoy a variety of spectacular performances spanning different genres and art forms.

 

Themed ‘Echoes of Generations’, the Grand Concert 2023 brought together respected musical legends and rising young talents to create a captivating musical journey that connected generations and fostered the inheritance of art and culture as well as musical greatness.

 

The Concert was presented by the PolyU Artists’ Alliance, and the Concert programme was curated by the Alliance’s Convenor, Dr Liza Wang, a University Fellow of PolyU and a highly respected, multi-talented performing artist. The Concert was directed by PolyU Artists’ Alliance member Mr Leung Kin-fung, a University Fellow of PolyU and a world-class musician.

 

Dr Liza Wang said, “Through performances in music, dance, and other art forms, we presented classic pieces that carried a series of historical and cultural memories, as well as pieces which incorporated modern elements. We aimed to integrate ancient and modern cultures from East and West and connect generations via diversified artistic performances and collaboration between artists and PolyU’s staff, students, and alumni.”

 

Holding art and cultural events is part of PolyU's efforts to foster the whole-person development of our students. The University also expressed gratitude to the generous sponsors of the University’s Art and Culture Development Fund.

 

An all-star lineup

The Grand Concert featured distinguished artists delivering a variety of world-class performances. Distinguished performers included renowned opera tenor Dr Warren Mok; guzheng virtuoso Dr Lunlun Zou, a University Fellow of PolyU; renowned Steinway Artist Dr Vivian Cheng Wai; soprano Ms Bing Bing Wang; soprano Ms Louise Kwong; conductor of the PolyU Choir Mr Alex Tam; the Hong Kong Dance Company; current undergraduate student and popsinger Miss Gigi Yim Ming-hay; and undergraduate student Mr Tony Au Yeung. The Concert also featured talents from the PolyU community, PolyU Orchestra and PolyU Choir.

Dr Liza Wang, Convenor of the PolyU Artists’ Alliance, curated the Concert programme. Her expert touch made the evening memorable.
The Concert was directed by PolyU Artists’ Alliance member Mr Leung Kin-fung, a University Fellow of PolyU anda world-class musician.
Mr Leung Kin-fung, who is also a renowned violinist, performed a violin solo from the Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto Excerpt.
Dr Lunlun Zou performed a guzheng solo from Singing the Night among Fishing Boat.
The renowned tenor Dr Warren Mok (right) and soprano Ms Bing Bing Wang (left) respectively performed the songs O Sole Mio and Meine Lippen, sie küssen so heiss from Giuditta. They also performed a chorus of Brindisi from La Traviata.
Steinway Artist Dr Vivian Cheng Wai (front) performed a piano solo from the Yellow River Piano Concerto, 3rd & 4th movements and Hungarian Dance No.1 Piano Duet with PolyU student Mr Tony Au Yeung (back).
Soprano Ms Louise Kwong performed O mio babbino caro (Oh my dear Papa) from Gianni Schicchi.
Conducted by Mr Alex Tam, the PolyU Choir sang The Song of PolyU, and I Will Sing You the Stars.
The Hong Kong Dance Company, a PolyU Artists’ Alliance member, performed Group Dance (Han Dynasty).
PolyU student and pop singer Miss Gigi Yim Ming-hay sang three pop songs – 大開眼界, Only for Me, and 今生今世.
Conducted by Mr Leung Kin-fung, the PolyU Orchestra performed Selections from The Phantom of the Opera.
Conducted by Mr Alex Tam, the PolyU Choir sang The Song of PolyU, and I Will Sing You the Stars.

PolyU Artists’ Alliance promotes art and culture on campus and beyond

The PolyU Artists’ Alliance promotes art and culture on campus and beyond

 

The PolyU Artists’ Alliance was inaugurated in early 2023. Comprising renowned artists in different fields, the Alliance promotes art and culture on campus and beyond, extending its impact to the community and the younger generation.

 

The PolyU Grand Concert 2023, curated by the PolyU Artists’ Alliance, not only represented the University’s commitment to advancing art and culture but also fostered creativity and promoted an appreciation for art and culture among the next generation and in the wider community.