Berlin Phil Principal Viola: Diyang Mei Plays the Complete Bach Cello Suites

A programme of Back to Bach Series

Cello Suite No. 1 in G major, BWV 1007
Cello Suite No. 4 in E-flat major, BWV 1010
Cello Suite No. 3 in C major, BWV 1009
Cello Suite No. 5 in C minor, BWV 1011
Cello Suite No. 2 in D minor, BWV 1008
Cello Suite No. 6 in D major, BWV 1012

One of the most distinguished violists of his generation, Diyang Mei made history in 2022 when he was appointed First Principal Viola of the Berliner Philharmoniker, becoming the first Chinese musician to join the orchestra. His international rise was marked by his First Prize victory at the 2018 ARD International Music Competition in Munich, widely regarded as the most prestigious distinction in the viola world.

Returning to HKU MUSE, Mei presents a rare three-hour recital of J.S. Bach’s Cello Suites. Performed on the viola, these iconic works take on a uniquely rich and vocal character, revealing new colours and perspectives while retaining their profound expressive power. Acclaimed for the precision, insight, and eloquence of his interpretations, Mei invites audiences to experience Bach anew through this distinctive sound world.

梅第揚為當代最受矚目的中提琴家之一，2022 年獲委任為柏林愛樂第一中提琴首席，成為樂團史上首位中國音樂家，寫下重要一頁。他早於 2018 年在慕尼黑 ARD 國際音樂大賽中奪冠，這項被視為中提琴領域指標性的榮譽，奠定其演奏生涯的基礎。

時隔三年，他將重返港大繆思樂季，帶來一場長達三小時的音樂盛宴。他將以中提琴演奏巴赫恢宏的《無伴奏大提琴組曲》全集，透過醇厚、歌詠般的音色，為這部鉅作揭示嶄新的聲響面貌。在弓弦之間，梅第揚將以精準而透徹的詮釋，邀請樂迷透過其獨樹一格的視角，領略巴赫音樂深邃雋永的魅力。

$320

• For ages 10+
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• Full-time students & people with disabilities 50% off
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* 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 3 hours including two intermissions.
• Guests are advised to arrive punctually.
• Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted during intermissions to avoid disturbance to the artists and other audience members.
• Programmes and artists are subject to change.
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