Conductor/Presenter | Jason Lai (HKS Artist Associate 2009-2011) |
Piano | Colleen Lee (HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011) |
Everyone knows Beethoven – he is the famous composer who became deaf but still wrote amazing masterpieces. But is that really all there is to the life of one of the most influential figures in classical music?
Acclaimed conductor, music educator, host and professional counsellor Jason Lai is here to shed light on the other side of the composer’s seemingly triumphant story: in a letter to his brothers, Beethoven expressed his deep despair and disillusionment over life as his hearing and general wellbeing deteriorated. How did he cope with his mental health battles and leave behind his timeless legacy? Join us and delve into the fascinating link between Beethoven’s troubled life and his brilliant creations.
Programme includes Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 and excerpts from his Symphonies Nos 2, 3, 5, 6 & 9 and other piano concertos.
Colleen Lee (Piano/HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011)
“Magnificent, heavenly touch…filled with poetic and profound emotion.” Il Giornale di Vicenza
- 6th Prize, International Frederic Chopin Piano Competition 2005
- Has performed extensively throughout Asia, Europe and North America in solo recitals and with orchestras such as the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra, Galacia Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Sendai Philharmonic Orchestra, China Philharmonic Orchestra
- A featured artist at several international music festivals including the International Chopin Festival in Duszniki and Gdansk in Poland, Assisi International Piano Festival in Italy, Meissen Pianoforte Festival in Germany, International Keyboard Festival in New York, Bowdoin International Music Festival and Musicus Fest in Espoo, Finland
Jason Lai (Conductor/Presenter/HKS Artist Associate 2009-2011)
- Principal Conductor, Yong Siew Toh Conservatory
- Associate Conductor, Hong Kong Sinfonietta (2013-2014)
- Associate Conductor, Singapore Symphony Orchestra (2013-2018)
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Featured artists:
Jason Lai
(Conductor / HKS Artist Associate 2009-2011)
Colleen Lee
(Piano / HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011)