Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre | Symphonic Jazz Odyssey

Description

Where symphonic majesty grooves with jazz pulse beyond borders

Step aboard a dazzling voyage where orchestral grandeur sails with the irresistible spirit of jazz, unveiling a fresh perspective that fuses the lush resonance of a symphonic setting with the spontaneity and groove of top-notch local jazz musicians.

Hong Kong composer Kenneth Li sets the tone with a playful Duke Ellington medley, giving familiar tunes a sparkling twist. The journey continues with Barak Schmool’s symphonic jazz from the UK—showcasing his gift for weaving multi‑ethnic elements and surprising textures. Acclaimed last year, Li’s Sagittarius returns with its enriched vibrant constellation of sound. These works promise an evening of innovation, charting new horizons for symphonic jazz.

Programme

Duke Ellington/Kenneth Li arr.
Duke's Senti-mental Ride

Barak Schmool
Many Continents, 1 Language (World Premiere)

Kenneth Li
Sagittarius - Concerto Suite for Jazz Quartet and Orchestra

Additional Information : Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes with an intermission