Freespace Ensemble: if you could see me now｜24-26.5.2022

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Tue, 24/05/2022 - 21:30 - Thu, 26/05/2022 - 22:10

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Combining Olivier Cong’s melancholy musical style with Hon Lai-chu’s dark, reflective prose, this evocative musical performance contemplates the city, the sea and belonging

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An evocative musical performance inspired by reflections on the sea and belonging

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Olivier Cong presents a performance created in collaboration with author Hon Lai-chu that combines original music and texts contemplating freedom, unrest, belonging and the sea. Evoking the life and scars of a city, the magical performance combines Cong’s restrained and melancholy musical style with Hon’s dark, reflective prose. The instrumental performance is accompanied by a specially produced free zine of Hon’s writing that audiences can dip into as they watch the show.

This event, the first collaboration between Cong and Hon, follows Cong’s highly successful performance I am afraid of at Freespace in October 2021. One of the most important contemporary writers in Hong Kong, Hon has been recognised with major literary awards in Hong Kong and Taiwan for her novels, short stories and essays.

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About Freespace Ensemble:
Our cross-genre ensemble is a collaboration of Hong Kong musicians brought together in 2021 to experiment with new compositions and arrangements across a range of genres and showcase the talent of emerging local artists.

Concept: Olivier Cong, Hon Lai-chu
Music Director: Olivier Cong
Text: Hon Lai-chu

Freespace Ensemble:
Piano, Synthesiser: Olivier Cong
Percussion: Karen Yu
Guitar: Isaac So
Horn: Wilson Chau
Double Bass: Nelson Fung

Presented and Produced by:
Freespace

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Age Limit

Children under the age of 6 will not be admitted.

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You are recommended to arrive 15 minutes before the event starts. Latecomers will not be admitted until a suitable break.
During the performance, Lau Bak Livehouse is open for ticket holders only.
Food and drinks will not be served during the performance.
In line with the latest government regulations and in the interests of community health, the seating capacity is reduced and may affect the admission and seating arrangement. Please check back for event announcements and updates.
Please provide contact information when purchasing tickets.
For the safety of participants, visitors, artists and staff, please note the following health precautions:
- Please scan the LeaveHomeSafe QR code before entering the venue. If you are exempted from using the app, our staff will help you record your personal details.
- Visitors must also present their COVID-19 vaccination record, exemption certificate or relevant proof of infection/recovery. Visitors must have received at least two doses starting from 30 April 2022.
- For unaccompanied children under the age of 12, or visitors whose vaccination record or exemption certificate is not presented or does not contain the relevant Hong Kong-issued QR code, our staff will help you record your personal details.
- Please bring your own mask and wear it at all times in the venue.
- Temperature checks will be carried out before admission. Visitors showing a temperature of 37.5°C or above will not be able to participate.
- Special seating arrangements are being implemented. Please follow the instructions of our staff.
- Special Arrangements in Response to Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
The organiser reserves the right to make changes to the programme without prior notice.