Message from the Director
In celebration of the Academy's 40th Anniversary in the academic year of 2024/25, we are pleased to present our Performance Showcase, 40 Years of Brilliance: Inheriting the Artistic Legacy. This showcase shines a light on the talents of students of the Academy.
Serving as one of the highlight events of our anniversary celebration, this Showcase embodies our dedication to artistic excellence and innovation nurtured at the Academy over the past four decades. Throughout this academic year, the Academy will present a myriad of exciting and engaging celebratory activities, featuring the exceptional talents of our students from the six Schools. Other highly anticipated activities include an exhibition titled 40 Years of Brilliance: HKAPA's Artistic Legacy in November, the Anniversary Open Day next March, followed by an original musical featuring all six Schools in May.
I would like to take this opportunity to express my heartfelt gratitude to the government and the Academy Council for their unwavering support and encouragement, which have enabled the Academy to maintain its position as Asia's No. 1 performing arts institution in the QS World University Rankings (Performing Arts category) for six consecutive years. This achievement reaffirms our collective dedication and efforts to promote excellence in performing arts education and our mission to nurture the next generation of talented artists and cultural leaders with a global impact.
To all of our guests, thank you for joining us. I hope you will enjoy this evening’s performances. We look forward to welcoming you at other anniversary celebratory events throughout this academic year.
Professor Gillian Choa
Director
The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts