In its 21st season, this year’s Le French May promises to offer something for everyone as it brings over 500 events to Hong Kong and Macau. Running from the 17 April to 23 June, there’s still time to check the program and head along to one of the many spectacles taking place. The three key themes; Le French May – for the art hipsters, Le GourMay – for the foodies and Le FashionMay – for the fashionistas, encompass a kaleidoscope of offerings, from opera and cinema, to wine tasting and cabaret. The selection of music events on offer is extensive with numerous classical performers, such as Eric Le Sage as well as more contemporary performers, including electro-pop artist Chat and powerful percussionists Les Tambours du Bronx. On 23 June Stanley Plaza will host Fete de la Musique, a free of charge music concert featuring local and international performers. The cross cultural projects look particularly interesting, including Yo Gee Ti, a French-Taiwanese Choreographic piece and Antalis HK – Fete en Papier, showing local artists and designers crossing over with French culture. Tickets for all events are available through [link url=http://www.urbtix.com]Urbtix[/link]. For a full program schedule visit [link url=http://www.frenchmay.com]Le French May[/link]. Claire […]
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Over the past 10 years, Daniel Yeung has rapidly established himself as one of the leading contemporary dance artists in Hong Kong. His view on dance and it’s relation to art is truly unique, which he displays through his innovate, thought-provoking compositions. ‘Contemporary dance is not a fixed style or technique. It’s the phenomenon, the here and now, whatever we have.’ Daniel’s journey into the dance field has been anything but conventional. After leaving school, he majored in fine arts and music, before going on to work in various local art institutions. When he failed to find his true calling in this area, he went on to volunteer at a local contemporary dance studio. Progressing from administration assistant to marketing manager, it was here his interest in dance artistry began to grow. ‘I just loved the energy’, and after joining the company initially for fun, Daniel soon began to realise his natural aptitude for movement. ‘I felt dance was something that was in my blood. Maybe my visual arts background led me to see myself as a piece of art, a sculpture perhaps, and therefore more capable to understand my body and how it moves.’ Aged 29, Daniel made the […]
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As part of the Hong Kong Arts Festival, RAW was invited to view the American dance company Momix’s latest creation, Bothanica. Claire Johnson reviewed the show.Bothanica promises ‘a visual evocation of the four seasons’, with dancers recreating vibrant images of nature against a sparse backdrop. Creative Director, Moses Pendleton is one of America’s most widely performed choreographers and directors, creating ‘dancer-illusionists’ through light, shadow, props and the human body. The show was opened by a large piece of white material billowing across the stage floor, suddenly transformed by lights into a fast flowing river with emerging bodies. This really does set the tone for Pendleton’s show, visually effective yet sometimes a little baffling. The first act really capitalized on its extravagant props and effects, and at times it felt as though these were the real stars of the show. There were some choreographic highlights, namely a stunning solo piece set on a sloping mirrored platform and ‘Primavera’, displaying fluid, elegant partner work. The contrast of styles did make it feel a little disjointed at times, although I must admit my attention did not stray for one minute, so they must have been doing something right. The second act is when […]
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Running from 21st February to 22nd March, this annual arts extravaganza sees both local and international performers take to the Hong Kong stage in an array of performances including opera, drama and dance. Some of the highlights this year include the Australian Chamber Orchestra and the American Ballet Theatre’s production of Romeo and Juliet. There’s also the Arts Festival Plus programme, giving audiences the chance to interact with the performers through workshops, lectures and guided-tours. www.hk.artsfestival.org By Claire Johnson
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