The ‘Cadenzas of Hong Kong’ was first held in 2006 and has received enthusiastic support and acclaim from all walks of life! Yielding to popular demand, the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) and the Hong Kong Composers' Guild (HKCG) joined hands again to launch ‘Cadenzas of Hong Kong 2.0’ in 2024.

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Spanning two years, ‘Cadenzas of Hong Kong 2.0’ comprises two parts, Field Study and Call for New Works.

 

1. Field Study The first field study will be held in early January 2025 and only be open to members of the HKCG. Please pay attention to the announcement by the HKCG at a later date for the location and registration details.

 

2. Call for New Works Composers are welcome to compose a new work of 5-7 minutes according to the orchestra configuration of the HKCO with the theme of ‘Tell the China's Stories Well’. The works selected by the jury will be world premiered by the HKCO at the Jockey Club Auditorium, Hong Kong Polytechnic University on 29th March 2025. Please refer to the Call for New Works Brochure for details.

 

* The applicant must possess a valid Hong Kong Identity Card.