【明報專訊】Chamber music may not be the jewel in the crown of classical music but is certainly an art form beloved by musicians. Compared to orchestral music(管弦樂), it is played in a relatively small room by a miniature ensemble (樂團) without a conductor.
Today is the beginning of the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival, which will span for a week from 17 to 24 January. This year marks the ninth anniversary of the event. It has been regarded as one of the greatest cultural events in Hong Kong for inviting renowned musicians and singers. Local and international artists will be under the same roof and perform together, giving the audience huge enjoyment.
There are altogether six concerts in the festival, with one especially for students.
Comprising Debussy's Sonata (奏鳴曲) for Flute(長笛)by French flautist Patrick Gallois and Fauré's Impromptu (即興曲) No. 6 by harpist (豎琴家) Emmanuel Ceysson, the concerts this year will not disappoint lovers of chamber music. Come and relish the world-class musicians performing their best repertoire (曲目)!
(Source: Leisure and Cultural Services Department)
■English highway﹕the jewel in the crown
It means something which is of significant values among the others.
e.g.The antique main building is perhaps the jewel in the crown of HKU's architecture.
◆RTHK is going to broadcast some of the concerts in three evenings:
Title: Live on 4: Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival 2018
Channel: RTHK 4 (FM 97.6 - 98.9)
Airdate: 20/1, 27/1, 3/2 (Sat)
Airtime: 8pm
■Game １
Match the following types of musical instruments with the correct pictures.
A. woodwind
B. brass
C. keyboard
D. string
■Game ２
The following words are used to describe music ensembles by number of members. Try to arrange them in ascending order.
(Hint 1: duel = a fight between two people)
(Hint 2: words beginning with tri- = having three, e.g. triangle)
duet / quartet / solo / trio
1. _______ 2. _______ 3. _______ 4. _______
(Answers on next text)
■Glossary
relatively (adv) 相對地
miniature (adj) 小型的
relish (v) 享受
architecture (n) 建築
[Smarties' Power English 第205期]
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