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The German Brass Quintet was founded in 1974, which later became GERMAN BRASS. This initial quintet paves the way to a new brass chamber music formation. The great history of music begins with the expansion of the ensemble by a further five musicians on the occasion of the celebrations for Johann Sebastian Bach in 1984. This marks the transition from a manageable, chamber music line-up to a large orchestral sound. Over the years, the ensemble has continuously rejuvenated itself and has been able to further improve its always exceptional musical quality. For decades, GERMAN BRASS has been writing an impressive success story as an indispensable part of the global music scene. The top ensemble has been filling major concert halls at home and abroad for many years. Critics and music lovers across Europe, Asia and America.
 
Members of German Brass:

Matthias Höfs 
Trumpet Professor at Hamburg University of Music and Theatre, Former Solo Trumpet at Philharmonic State Orchestra in Hamburg

Uwe Füssel 
Bass Trombone at the Munich State Opera, Lecturer at the Munich University of Music and Theater

Fritz Winter 
Solo trombonist at the Staatstheater am Gärtnerplatz in Munich

Klaus Wallendorf 
Member of the Berlin Philharmonic

Stefan Ambrosius 
Tubist at the Bavarian State Opera in Munich 
 
Herbert Wachter 
Renowned Drumer and educator in Germany

Uwe Köller 
Trumpet Professor at University of Performing Arts and Music (Graz), Former Solo Trumpet at Berlin Symphony Orchestra and Deutsche Oper Berlin

Christian Höcherl 
Solo trumpeter of the Dresden Philharmonic

Andre Schoch 
Member of the Berliner Philharmoniker, and Professor at the Hochschule für Musik und Darstellende Kunst Mannheim
Former principal trumpet in the Hamburg Philharmonic State Orchestra

Emil Haderer 
Solo trombonist of the NDR-Radiophilharmonie Hannover

Tillmann Höfs 
Prize winner of the Germany Music Competition 
Solo horn in the orchestra of the Komische Oper Berlin and lecturer at the Universität der Künste Berlin
 

“The Gruffalo is the perfect intro to theatre for kids!” The Londonist, UK

Join Mouse on a daring adventure through the deep, dark wood in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the classic picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler.

Searching for hazelnuts, Mouse meets the cunning Fox, the eccentric old Owl and the party mad Snake. Will the story of the terrifying Gruffalo save Mouse from ending up as dinner for these hungry woodland creatures? After all, there’s no such thing as a Gruffalo – is there?
Songs, laughs and fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the much-loved show that’s toured Britain and the world!

For children aged 3 and above and their families.

The running time is approximately 60 minutes with no interval

There is no minimum age for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.

Please call Kamun on 2547 7150 or email Kamun.Yau@aba-productions.com for more information.

Please note that there will be no refund or partial refunds once tickets have been issued and paid for.

Phillip Jeong, the crossover tenor from Korea, is having his Global debut in Hong Kong! Join us at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts to witness Phillip embark on a journey to pay homage to his classical music roots with all-time-classics from Tosti and Bellini, and explore the new possibilities in international beloved music of a different genre.

‘Shakespeare is alive and well and thriving in the beating heart of Action To The Word’ The Guardian

Blood will have blood, they say, in this striking retelling of Shakespeare's most popular tragedy. The award-winning Action To The Word ensemble return, having toured Romeo & Juliet last year, in their visceral performance of this tale of ambition, power and loss. With their unique flare for physical storytelling, Action To The Word’s production of Macbeth, passionately pulls into question the very human condition, asking what people will stop at to get what they desire.

Directed by Alexandra Spencer-Jones (A Clockwork Orange, Dracula, and winner of the Musical Theatre Matters: UK Award for Best Director).

The running time is approximately 2 hours 30 minutes with one interval. For corporate, group bookings of more than 10, and school bookings, please call 2547 7150 or email kamun.yau@aba- productions.com

Suitable for ages 13+ for this performance and all audience members must have their own ticket.

Please note that there will be no refund or partial refunds on discounts once tickets have been issued and paid for.

Title Sponsor:
 
FUBON BANK (HONG KONG) LIMITED
 
Following the resounding success of last year's concert series by the Chamber Music Society (CMS) of Lincoln Center, the Academy is delighted to present concerts by CMS again with the generous support of Fubon Bank (Hong Kong) as Title Sponsor at the Academy Concert Hall on 23^rd, 25^th and 26^th October this year. This is one of the major celebratory events marking the 40th Anniversary of the Academy.