Summer Notes • Home Sounds — Joel Tse Flute Recital

When summer light meets the echo of home

On this midsummer evening, Hong Kong-born flautist Joel Tse returns to his hometown for a homecoming concert that resonates far beyond the music itself. This recital is more than a performance—it is a personal journey back to where it all began, a musical conversation between the artist and the city that shaped him.

Across three centuries of repertoire—from the serene grandeur of Bach, through the sparkling brilliance of Mendelssohn, to the lyrical warmth of Franck—each work unfolds as a distinct emotional landscape, brought to life through the delicate dialogue between flute and piano.

Rooted in the celebrated Bennett School heritage, Joel Tse carries forward a distinguished lineage of flute artistry—directly descended from the legendary William Bennett’s bel canto approach, where every phrase sings with vocal warmth, colour, and expressive depth. For this recital, he is joined by accomplished pianist Leo Choi, whose sensitive partnership promises a performance of both virtuosity and heartfelt expression.

Summer Notes • Home Sounds is a story of return—to one’s roots, to familiar melodies, and to the quiet beauty that music brings. Whether you are a seasoned listener or new to classical music, this evening offers a moment of reflection and connection in the heart of the city.

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Music begins in summer, and returns to the heart. We look forward to seeing you there.

夏音·歸聲 — 謝心樂長笛獨奏會

當夏日餘暉遇上歸鄉之音

生於香港的長笛演奏家謝心樂，在這個盛夏帶著音樂回到成長之地，獻上一場別具意義的歸鄉獨奏會。這不僅是一場演出，更是一趟心靈的迴返——在熟悉的城市裡，用最真摯的樂聲，與這片土地重新對話。

從巴赫的莊嚴典雅、孟德爾頌的靈動絢麗，到法蘭克的深情醇厚，三段經典之作，三種截然不同的情感風景，將在長笛與鋼琴的對話中悄然綻放。

謝心樂師承威廉・班尼特著名學派的長笛傳統，承襲了那份如歌般的音色美學——每一句旋律都充滿溫暖與色彩，娓娓道來，直抵人心。此次他特邀鋼琴家蔡沛泓，攜手合作，兩位音樂家以高度的默契，將每一個音符化作夏夜微風中的低語，為您呈現一場兼具技術與情感的聽覺盛宴。

「夏音·歸聲」——是盛夏的音符，也是歸鄉的心聲。誠邀您走進這場音樂會，在旋律的迴響中，一同感受那份屬於香港的溫度與感動。

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音樂，始於夏夜，歸於心聲。我們到時見。