27.3.2026 | FRI | 8:00PM | Free registration

Registration details to be announced. More detail on HKU MUSE event page.

An evening dedicated to the intricate and evocative chamber music of celebrated French composer Philippe Manoury (b. 1952). Manoury will be in Hong Kong as part of his residency at HKU Music, where he serves as the 2026 Rayson Huang Scholar. This concert—the culminating event of his residency—offers a rare and privileged glimpse into the creative world of one of contemporary music’s most influential figures. Renowned for his pioneering explorations of sound and form, Manoury’s music promises a compelling journey, marked by dazzling virtuosity and profound musical insight. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to experience the dynamic and thought-provoking works of a modern master, brought to life by the Hong Kong New Music Ensemble, the city’s foremost champion of contemporary music.
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Programme:

Soubresauts for Solo Flute
Sulla Ciacona for String Trio
Réseaux & Dérèglements from Etudes for Piano, Book II
Argumenta for Two Percussionists
Hypothèses du sextuor

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Remarks:

• Patrons under the age of 10 will not be admitted.

• The programme is approximately 75 minutes.

• Guests are advised to arrive punctually.

• Latecomers and guests who leave their seats during the performance will be admitted at a suitable break 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.

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*Presented by: HKU Cultural Management Office

*Hong Kong New Music Ensemble is financially supported by Hong Kong Arts Development Council.

*The Hong Kong Arts Development Council supports freedom of artistic expression. The views and opinions expressed in this project do not represent the stand of the Council.