"One of the most important and prolific percussion composers of the past half-century" -PERCUSSIVE ARTS SOCIETY
"Marimba wizard"-THE GUARDIAN
Composer and performer Ney Rosauro draws on his Brazilian folklore to create music full of life and fantasy. The legendary wizard of the percussion world conducts CCOHK in an exhilarating concert of his works showcasing local solo percussionists. Fiona Foo, praised by the critics worldwide for her sensational stage movements and impeccable technique, performs Ney Rosauro’s Marimba Concerto No.1, the most popular marimba concerto of all time. HK Phil’s principal timpanist James Boznos and the award-winning Elise Liu join forces for the Hong Kong premiere of Ney Rosauro’s Double Concerto for Timpani and Marimba. CCOHK salutes the great Villa-Lobos, and to round off the night, Ney Rosauro delivers cool vibes in his Brazilian Suite.
PROGRAMME
Ney Rosauro-Double Concerto for Marimba and Timpani | Villa-Lobos- Preludio from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 4 | Villa-Lobos- O Trenzinho do Caipira from Bachianas Brasileiras No. 2 | Ney Rosauro-Concerto No.1 for Marimba and Orchestra | Ney Rosauro- Brazilian Suite for Vibraphone, Strings and Percussion (Dança & Côco) | Lorenzo Fernandez-Batuque (Danza di Negri) from Reisado do Pastoreis
MASTER CLASS
Ney Rosauro was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 2023 and is hailed as “one of the most important and prolific percussion composers of the past half-century.” His unique compositions utilize the rich elements of Brazilian folklore and are celebrated for their beautiful melodies, catchy rhythms and global appeal. In addition to his works for solo percussion and orchestra or symphonic band, he has written more than 150 solo compositions and method books for percussion. .He will give two mallet percussion masterclasses on 22 June 2025 (Sunday) at GR2, 8/F Hong Kong Cultural Centre Grand Theatre Backstage for ages 17 and under (10:30am-1:00pm) and ages 18 and above (3:00pm-5:30pm). The masterclasses are open for observation. Walk-in observer tickets are available at $100 per person.
Address: Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
More details : https://www.ccohk.com/events/2024-2025/brazilian-fantasy
ABOUT ARTIST
Ney Rosauro-vibraphone/guest conductor
Fiona Foo-marimba
Elise Liu-marimba
James Boznos-timpani