There is nothing more exciting than being influenced and guided by some of the world’s greatest performers. The CCOHK is delighted to present the following series of Masterclasses and Meet-the-Artist sessions as follows:


October 2009
10 October (Saturday) 2009, 10am - 12 noon.
HK Cultural Centre Concert Hall backstage, 7/F, CR2

Meet Michala Petri – One of the greatest recorder players today, Michala Petri shares some helpful technical tips for playing recorder plus valuable insights into her groundbreaking career as a recorder soloist in a special question and answer session.

Enquiries: Ms. Poon - Tel: 2395 0607 / Email: info@poonsinternational.com


January 2010


Piano Masterclass with Polly Ferman
20 January 2010, HK Cultural Centre Backstage 7/F CR2, 5:30-7:30pm

World expert and performer of Latin American musical styles, Uraguayan pianist Polly Ferman offers useful tips on how to play Tango, Rumba, Candombe and more!

Enquiries: Ms. Poon - Tel: 2395 0607/ Email: info@poonsinternational.com


January 2010


Tango Practica with Alvarez & Hoffman
20 January 2010, HK Cultural Centre Grand Theatre Backstage 8/F GR2, 8:00-10:00pm

World renowned dance instructors and performers, Pilar Alvarez and Claudio Hoffman will be right on Hong Kong’s doorstep for a tango practica not to be missed!

Enquiries: Ms. Poon - Tel: 2395 0607/ Email: info@poonsinternational.com


May 2010


Vocal Master Class by Dame Emma Kirkby

Vocal candidates for the Masterclass will be chosen by ballot. Participants should prepare one or two arias or songs from the Early Music/Baroque vocal repertoire. A harpsichord will be provided, however all participants will be expected to arrange their own accompanist.

Bookings and Enquiries:
Mr. Leung - Tel: 2864 2156 / Email: gordon@ccohk.com


June 2010


Cello Masterclass with Giovanni Sollima – Famous Italian cellist and composer, Giovanni Sollima gives master tips for cellists.

Participants: $450
Observers: $60 (pre-booked) / $80 (at the door on a first-come-first-served basis)

Candidates for the Masterclass will be chosen by ballot.
Participants should prepare one work (or movement) from the standard cello repertoire of no longer than 10 minutes duration. A grand piano will be provided, however all participants will be expected to arrange their own accompanist.

How to register 登記須知                                          
FILL in the attached registration & form & POST to 31/F One Island East, 18 Westlands Rd, Quarry Bay with a cheque made payable to City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong Ltd. Your registration will be acknowledged by phone or email.

Bookings and Enquiries:
Mr. Leung - Tel: 2864 2156 / Email: gordon@ccohk.com



June 2010


The Sound of Paganini – a historical perspective
Pre-concert talk and demonstration by Andrea Zanchetta
19 June (Friday) 2010, The HK Academy for Performing Arts, Concert Hall, 7:15pm

Andrea Zanchetta shares historical information gathered on Paganini. He will also make a demonstration and comparison between copies of Paganini’s strings with those made for the modern violin of today.

Note: Only ticket holders to the concert are eligible to attend the pre-concert talk.



June 2010


Jean Thorel at a series of pre-concert talks

Don’t miss the chance to meet Jean Thorel at a series of pre-concert talks to be held as follows:

11 October 2009 (HK City Hall Concert Hall), 6:30pm
29 November 2009 (Atrium Lounge, 1/F HK Academy for Performing Arts), 7:10pm 23 April 2010 (Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium), 7:00pm
11 June 2010 (HK City Hall Concert Hall), 6:30pm

Admission FREE