2001

Interview by Hong Kong Music Institute (updated on 10 February 2002)

香港音樂專科學校訪問 (2002/02/10更新)

In the evening of 18 October 2001, we had a 4-hour long in-depth interview by Miss Mok Po Yin, an editor of the publication of Hong Kong Music Institute "Music Companion". The interview was subsequently recorded in an article (written in Chinese) appearing in the 82nd issue of "Music Companion" published in December 2001. The article is titled "An interview with King's - a name that creates history for harmonica".

We are glad to share the article.

二○○一年十月十八日晚上，我們接受香港音樂專科學校刊物「樂友」的編輯莫寶賢小姐訪問，訪問長達四小時，內容十分詳盡。訪問稿刊於二○○一年十二月出版的第八十二期「樂友」，題為「訪問『英皇』 — 為口琴創造歷史的名字」。

我們很高興能分享是次訪問的成果。

Performance in Hong Kong Music Institute Annual Concert (updated on 10 February 2002)

香港音樂專科學校周年音樂會 (2002/02/10更新)

We were invited to perform in the 51st Anniversary Concert of the Hong Kong Music Institute scheduled on 5 July 2001 (Thursday) 8pm at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Due to the approach of typhoon, it is rescheduled on 17 December 2001 (Monday) at the same time and venue. Our programme includes selections from Hui Cheung-wai's "We All Grew Up In Hong Kong - A Kaleidoscopic Suite" and Scherzo from Dvorak's Piano Quintet Op.81. Our Resident Pianist Nerissa Yeung joined us in the performance.

香港音樂專科學校五十一周年音樂會原定於二○○一年七月五日〔星期四〕晚上八時在香港大會堂音樂廳舉行，但因受颱風影響而改期。音樂會於二○○一年十二月十七日〔星期一〕同樣時間地點舉行。我們聯同駐團鋼琴家楊芝華應邀演出，節目如下：

• • 許翔威：「我們都在香港長大」音樂卷集選段

  • 德伏扎克：A大調鋼琴五重奏，作品八十一：諧謔曲

King's College Harmonica Band 50th Anniversary (updated on 10 February 2002)

The King's College Harmonica Band celebrated her 50th anniversary by presenting a concert on 14 December 2001 (Friday) 8pm at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. The harmonica orchestra consists of 77 current members and ex-members of the King's College Harmonica Band. Highlights of the programme include:

• the first-ever commissioned work for harmonica orchestra "Jubilee Overture" composed by Hui Cheung-wai

• the appearance of the guitarist Stephen Chau in Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Guitar Concerto No.1

英皇書院口琴隊為紀念成立五十周年，於二○○一年十二月十四日〔星期五〕在香港大會堂音樂廳舉行音樂會。歷屆隊員組成的口琴樂團人數達七十七位。重點節目包括：

• • 首度為口琴樂團而寫的委約作品「禧年序曲」，由許翔威創作

  • 結他手周啟良與口琴樂團合作演奏泰廸斯高第一結他協奏曲

Performance in Hong Kong Hospital Authority Charity Concert (updated on 18 November 2001)

香港醫院管理局慈善音樂會 (2001/11/18更新)

Our members Ho Pak-cheong playing the treble harmonica, who is an orthopaedic surgeon in Prince of Wales Hospital, together with Johnny Kuan playing the bass harmonica, and Lee Sheung Ching playing the chord harmonica, performed in a charity concert organized by the Hong Kong Hospital Authority Charitable Foundation. The concert was staged on 31 October 2001 (Wednesday) at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. The concert also featured the renowned pianist Kong Xiangdong, violinist Takako Nishizaki, singer Jacky Cheung, and Hong Kong Children's Choir.

The trio performed the following music: Ritual Fire Dance, El Choclo (Tango), Valsentino, Horse Racing.

我們的成員何百昌〔高音口琴、威爾斯親王醫院骨科醫生〕、關文豪〔低音口琴〕聯同李尚澄〔和弦口琴〕為香港醫院管理局慈善基金舉辦的音樂會演出。音樂會於十月三十一日〔星期三〕在香港文化中心音樂廳舉行，著名鋼琴家孔祥東、小提琴家西崎崇子、歌手張學友及香港兒童合唱團同台演出。

三重奏組合共奏了四首樂曲：火之祭舞曲、熱吻探戈、小華爾滋及賽馬。

Appearance in Radio Programme (updated on 18 November 2001)

香港電台訪問 (2001/11/18更新)

We were interviewed by Radio 2 of Radio Television Hong Kong at 8:00-8:30pm, 18 September 2001 (Tuesday). Please listen online (in Cantonese, starting from 3' of the 2nd hour; music starts from 11' [Pachelbel's Canon] and 20' [Kiss of Fire]).

我們於九月十八日〔星期二〕晚上八時至八時半接受香港電台第二台訪問。 請網上收聽〔廣東話對話，第二小時的第三分鐘開始；音樂於第十一分鐘 [Pachelbel's Canon] 及第二十分鐘 [Kiss of Fire] 開始〕。

Watani in Hong Kong (updated on 10 February 2002)

和谷泰扶香港行 (2002/02/10更新)

Yasuo Watani visited Hong Kong on 9 - 10 September 2001 to deliver recital, master class and workshop on playing classical music with chromatic harmonica.

The master class and workshop was conducted on 9 September, 7:00 - 9:30pm at Room AC1 of Hong Kong Cultural Centre and was attended by an audience of more than 100. In the master class, Mr Watani instructed 6 chromatic harmonica players of various skill levels.

The recital was staged on 10 September, 8:00pm at Ngau Chi Wan Civic Centre. Mr. Watani was accompanied by Ms. Mariko Watani at the piano. We also joined Mr. Watani in a few items. The programme is as follows:

• • Intermezzo Giocoso - Rudolf Wuerthner

  • Romanzen (3 Romance) - Robert Schumann op.94

  • The Round of the Goblins - Antonio Bazzini op.25

  • Roumanian Fantasy - Francis Chagrin

  • Canon and Gigue - Johann Pachelbel (with King's Harmonica Quintet)

  • Threnody and Russian Dance - Gordon Jacob (with King's Harmonica Quintet)

  • Rumanian Folk Dance - Bela Bartok (with King's Harmonica Quintet) (encore)

  • Malaguena - Ernesto Lecuona

  • Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla

  • Invierno Porteno - Astor Piazzolla

  • Toledo - James Moody (encore)

Photos of this visit can be found in the Tom Lee Music Company website.

古典音樂口琴家和谷泰扶九月訪港。大師班及工作坊於九月九日〔星期日〕晚上七時至九時半在香港文化中心AC1室舉行，六位不同技術水平的口琴手接受大師的指導，現場超過一百位觀眾也獲益良多。

獨奏會於九月十日〔星期一〕晚上八時在牛池灣文娛中心舉行，和谷麻里子鋼琴伴奏。節目如下：

• • Intermezzo Giocoso - Rudolf Wuerthner

  • Romanzen (3 Romance) - Robert Schumann op.94

  • The Round of the Goblins - Antonio Bazzini op.25

  • Roumanian Fantasy - Francis Chagrin

  • Canon and Gigue - Johann Pachelbel〔聯同英皇口琴五重奏〕

  • Threnody and Russian Dance - Gordon Jacob〔聯同英皇口琴五重奏〕

  • Rumanian Folk Dance - Bela Bartok〔聯同英皇口琴五重奏〕〔加奏〕

  • Malaguena - Ernesto Lecuona

  • Oblivion - Astor Piazzolla

  • Invierno Porteno - Astor Piazzolla

  • Toledo - James Moody〔加奏〕

通利琴行的網站載有是次活動的照片。

Performing Tour in Japan (updated on 12 August 2001)

日本之旅 (2001/08/12更新)

We have returned from the performing tour in Japan. This is the second time we perform in Japan since our overseas debut in the 1995 World Harmonica Festival in Yokohama.

We arrived at Atsugi, the home town of harmonica in Japan on 3 August 2001 (Friday). On the next day, we performed in the gala concert of the Atsugi Summer Harmonica Festival, together with harmonica masters from Taiwan, Malaysia, Korea, Japan and Israel.

In the evening, all the participants of the festival enjoyed the firework display which has been a tradition for 55 years. On 5 August 2001, we moved to Tokyo to present a harmonica lecture concert, featuring the full spectrum of our repertoire (works by Bach, Mozart, Schubert, Dvorak, Borodin, Shostakovich and Gershwin), and highlighting recent compositions for harmonica quintet. We are honoured to have the presence of the composers Hui Cheung-wai and Mui Kwong-chiu in the concert to introduce their works to the audience.

More details can be found in the website of All Japan Harmonica Federation.

自從一九九五年在橫濱舉行的世界口琴節以來，這是我們第二次在日本演奏。

我們於八月三日〔星期五〕抵達日本口琴之鄉厚木市。翌日參與厚木市夏季口琴節的匯演，與來自台灣、馬來西亞、韓國、日本及以色列的口琴名家同台演出。

當日晚上的煙花表演已有五十五年的歴史，令所有人仕都陶醉於節日的氣氛中。

八月五日，我們轉抵東京進行表演講座，全面介紹我們的曲目〔巴赫、莫扎特、舒伯特、德伏扎克、鮑羅定、蕭斯達高維契及蓋希文的作品〕，更重點介紹為口琴五重奏而寫的新作，我們更榮幸地邀得作曲家許翔威及梅廣釗出席，介紹他們的作品。

詳情請參閱全日本口琴聯盟網站。

Updated Repertoire (updated on 12 August 2001)

更新曲目 (2001/08/12更新)

Our repertoire has been updated with the 8 new compositions of Hui Cheung-wai, Mui Kwong-chiu and Chan Ming-chi since late 1999.

我們的曲目已加入了自一九九九年底以來許翔威、梅廣釗及陳明志的八首新作品。

Mid-summer Harmonica Week (updated on 16 July 2001)

仲夏口琴周 (2001/07/08更新)

New links (updated on 8 July 2001)

新連結 (2001/07/08更新)

The links page is updated. Major new additions include:

http://www.geocities.co.jp/MusicHall-Horn/1514/index.htm

All Japan Harmonica Federation and Asia Pacific Harmonica Festival 2002

http://www.pete-pedersen.com

Pete Pedersen now has his own website.

http://www.kchb.net

New website of King's College Harmonica Band.

連結版已更新，特別介紹以下網站：

http://ajhf0.tripod.co.jp/

全日本口琴聯盟及二○○二年亞太口琴節

http://www.pete-pedersen.com

Pete Pedersen

http://www.kchb.net

英皇書院口琴隊

More Harmonica Featured in the Media (updated on 28 June 2001)

口琴特寫電視節目 (2001/06/28更新)

Television programme "May Children's Heart Be Filled With Music" (in Chinese: 樂滿童心) produced by Radio Television Hong Kong and presented in Cantonese was broadcast on 3 June 2001 (Sunday) 9:00-9:30 am at Home Channel, Asia Television, Hong Kong.

The two local harmonica bands of King's College and Hotung Secondary School were featured in this episode.

香港電台電視部節目「樂滿童心」介紹英皇書院及何東中學兩隊口琴隊的一集已於二○○一年六月三日〔星期日〕早上九時至九時半在亞洲電視本港台播出。

Harmonica Featured in the Media (updated on 13 May 2001)

口琴特寫電台節目 (2001/05/13更新)

Radio programme "Music of Our Time" (in Chinese: 音樂前線), presented in Cantonese

12 May 2001 (Saturday) 10:00-11:00 pm

Radio 4, Radio Television Hong Kong, FM97.6-98.9

In May, local composer Hui Cheung-wai has selected several subjects of his own favorite for this series of radio programme: movie, harmonica, guitar and piano. They are all very close to our daily life, yet they possess some innovative characteristics that are rarely touched upon in concert hall and radio programmes.

Harmonica would be featured in the 12 May programme. The title of the programme is "The Young Contemporary Harmonica Music". The handy chromatic harmonica has only appeared on the stage of serious music in the past century and is still in its infancy. In view of its unique structure and tonal quality among other musical instruments, it deserves more attention in the history of contemporary music with the original works written for it. Compared to other well-established music instruments, there has been less forward-looking exploration made on chromatic harmonica. While this can be understood, this is exactly an area awaiting people to explore.

Original Chinese introduction of the programme can be viewed here.

Listen online now - even if you don't understand Cantonese! Just listen to the music! You can refer to the following programme (starting time of each piece in square bracket):

• 1. Vaughan Williams: Romance [2:17]

  2. Gordon Jacob: Divertimento for Harmonica and String Quartet

     • • First Movement: March [9:20]

       • Third Movement: Siciliano [10:48]

       • Fourth Movement: Scherzhetto [13:13]

       • Eighth Movement: Jig [15:12]

  3. Villa-lobos: Harmonica Concerto, First Movement [17:17]

  4. James Moody: Little Suite, Second Movement: Scherzino [26:07]

  5. Malcolm Arnold: Harmonica Concerto, First Movement [29:31]

  6. Yasuo Watani: Fantasy Etude [34:20]

  7. Hui Cheung-wai: Scent of Poetry (for harmonica quintet and harp) [38:13]

  8. Mui Kwong-chiu: Autumn Landscape Suite, First Movement: Red Leaves (for harmonica quintet, sheng, harp, piano and percussion) [45:34]

電台節目 音樂前線

二○○一年五月十二日〔星期六〕晚上十時至十一時

香港電台第四台 FM97.6-98.9

收聽節目～廣東話介紹﹝方括號內為樂曲開始時間﹞

• 1. Vaughan Williams：Romance [2:17]

  2. Gordon Jacob：Divertimento for Harmonica and String Quartet

     1. • 第一樂章：March [9:20]

        • 第三樂章：Siciliano [10:48]

        • 第四樂章：Scherzhetto [13:13]

        • 第八樂章：Jig [15:12]

  3. Villa-lobos：口琴協奏曲，第一樂章 [17:17]

  4. James Moody：Little Suite，第二樂章：Scherzino [26:07]

  5. Malcolm Arnold：口琴協奏曲，第一樂章 [29:31]

  6. 和谷泰扶：Fantasy Etude [34:20]

  7. 許翔威：詩境書香〔為口琴五重奏及豎琴而作〕[38:13]

  8. 梅廣釗：秋山紅葉組曲，第一樂章：紅葉〔為口琴五重奏、笙、豎琴、鋼琴及敲擊樂器而作〕 [45:34]

Enhanced Chinese web pages (updated on 1 May 2001)

To better serve the Chinese community, the Chinese web pages have undergone major enhancements. Start from the new Chinese home page to explore more. In the future, it is intended to release news in both English and Chinese at the same time.

Updated Biography (updated on 1 May 2001)

The long-overdue update to our biography is finally here!

New Links (updated on 15 April 2001)

11 new links are added. Special recommendations: Franz Chmel's new website and CD; Sigmund Groven's new website.

Full Listing of Our Activities (updated on 15 April 2001)

The full listing of our activities is now here. It can be accessed from the gallery page. The gallery page is also re-arranged, listing most recent events first.