Poetics of the Ancient Keys: Andreas Staier Harpsichord Recital

HK DEBUT 香港首演

J.C.F. FISCHER Prelude and Fugue in E major from Ariadne musica
FUX Fugue from Gradus ad Parnassum
J.C.F. FISCHER Prelude and Fugue in C-sharp minor from Ariadne musica
L. COUPERIN Pavane in F-sharp minor
J.C.F. FISCHER Prelude and Fugue in D major from Ariadne musica
FROBERGER Ricercar IV
J.C.F. FISCHER Prelude and Fugue in A major from Ariadne musica
FROBERGER Méditation sur ma mort future
FROBERGER Fantasia II
ANDREAS STAIER Anklänge, Six Pieces for Harpsichord
J.S. BACH  Prelude and Fugue in E major, BWV 878 from The Well-Tempered Clavier, Book II

Renowned German harpsichordist Andreas Staier holds a pivotal position in Europe’s classical music scene, particularly in early repertoire. With a multifaceted career on both modern and period keyboard instruments, Staier has an astonishingly vast discography spanning from Baroque to contemporary works and has earned prestigious accolades, including the Diapason d’Or, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, and Gramophone Award.

In his long-awaited Hong Kong debut, Staier will showcase his latest solo album, Méditation, live on stage at the Grand Hall. This is a programme that “both challenges and satisfies” (International Piano). Reworked and reimagined from interrelated motifs, the programme is a thought-provoking anthology of keyboard pieces by Bach, Couperin, Fischer, Froberger, Fux, and, for the first time, Staier’s own composition titled Anklänge.

德國古鍵琴泰斗史戴爾是早期音樂的大師級人物，在古典界有著舉足輕重的地位。他精通古今鍵琴﹐推出的錄音專輯涵蓋巴洛克以至當代新音樂作品﹐產量驚人﹐更贏得了多項國際榮譽﹐包括法國金叉獎、德國唱片評論家獎、以及被稱為「古典音樂奧斯卡」 的 《留聲機》雜誌年度大獎等。

在期待已久的香港首演中，史戴爾將會帶來他最新個人專輯《Méditation》。當中展現了史戴爾對經典名作的想像﹐以巴赫、庫普林、費舍爾、弗羅伯格、富克斯以及他自己首部原創作品《Anklänge》﹐重塑互相關連的樂想元素﹐發人深省。這將會是一趟「既富挑戰性又令人滿足」《International Piano》的音樂體驗。

$280, 180

• For ages 10+
• Tickets at art-mate.net starting 13 JUN noon

Other Discounts:

• Full-time students, citizens aged 60 or above & people with disabilities 50% off
• For purchase of each concessionary ticket for people with disabilities, the customer can purchase one ticket at the same concessionary rate for a minder
• HKU Student Discount: $50* (1 ticket per performance)
• With limited quota. Discounts cannot be combined

* Available to current HKU students only. HKU ID required upon purchase and must be presented for entry.

• Patrons under the age of 10 will not be admitted.
• The programme is approximately 90 minutes including an intermission.
• Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
• Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted at a suitable break or during intermission to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
• Programmes and artists are subject to change.
• The presenter reserves the right to make final decisions on the seating arrangement, to deny entry, as well as all rights of final arbitration in case of dispute.