You are cordially invited to Children’s Medical Foundation (CMF)’s Benefit Concert presented by Premiere Performances and in partnership with Chamber Music Society of Yale Club of HK to feature the world renowned Ulysses Quartet and distinguished musicians of Chamber Music Society of Yale Club, including Rachel Cheung.
Witness the beauty when two ensembles join together for a first-time collaboration in Hong Kong to raise funds for critically-ill newborns in rural Asia. Proceeds will benefit CMF’s lifesaving work to ensure every child, no matter where they are, is granted access to quality healthcare.
For 23 years, Children’s Medical Foundation (CMF) has been improving the quality of medical care to underserved regions of Asia. Through specialized training of doctors and nurses, provision of advanced medical equipment, and financial assistance to families who cannot afford treatment for their children, CMF treats over 43,800 babies every year. Proceeds raised from CMF’s Benefit Concert will serve critically-ill newborns in rural China.
About the Ulysses Quartet
Formed in 2015, the Ulysses Quartet has already been collecting major prizes on the competition scene, including first prize at the 2018 Schoenfeld International Chamber Music Competition, the Grand Prize and the Gold Medal in the Senior String Division of the 2016 Fischoff National Chamber Music Competition, First Place in the American Prize, and 2nd Prize of the Osaka International Chamber Music Competition in 2017.
Hailing from Canada, the United States and Taiwan, members have performed in prestigious halls such as Esterházy Palace, Carnegie Hall, and the Taiwan National Concert Hall. Recent season highlights include appearances at the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, La Jolla Music Society SummerFest, and Emilia Romagna Festival.
Programme
Programme
Beethoven String Quartet Op. 18, No. 4
Spohr Six songs for voice, violin and piano, Op. 154
Schubert The Notturno in E flat major, Op. 148
Brahms Trio for clarinet, cello and piano, Op. 114, 3rd & 4th movements
Intermission
Dvořák Piano Quintet No. 2 in A Major, Op. 81, 1st movement
Bartók Contrasts for violin, clarinet and piano, 3rd movement
Schoenfield Trio, 1st movement
Saint-Saëns
Septet in E flat major, Op. 65, 1st movement: Preambule
Chow Sea Waltz
