格拉夫先生生於瑞士蘇黎士,他是世界上才華橫溢的音樂家、國際著名長笛演奏家、指揮家、瑞士巴塞爾音樂學院長笛教授,他的學徒已遍佈世界各個角落,曾經欣賞過他的演奏會的觀眾對他無不讚歎。
此次大型活動,中央音樂學院、星海音樂學院、香港演藝學院、香港長笛藝術學院及瑞士駐香港總領使館皆鼎力支持,務求將格拉夫的超越音樂造詣,帶給熱愛音樂、熱愛長笛的音樂愛好者,他們不但可以在格拉夫先生的獨奏音樂會感受到格拉夫先生的精湛技巧,享受到他們夢寐以求的大師的精彩表演,還能親自在這三個中國城市的頂級音樂學府裏,親自享受與大師零距離的接觸,體驗一回做大師的徒弟榮譽感。
Hong Kong Flute Association
The Consul General of Switzerland (Hong Kong)
proudly present
The World’s Legendary Flutist
Peter-Lukas Graf in China
It is with great pleasure for us to present the China Tour of the world-renowned Swiss doyen of flutists, Mr. Peter-Lukas Graf. This Swiss-China Cultural Exchange Event will cover 3 important cities in China -- Beijing, Guangzhou and Hong Kong. The tour will start with the Premiere Recital on Oct 18 at Beijing Concert Hall, Recital on Oct 22 at Guangzhou Xinghai Concert Hall and Finale Recital on Oct 23 at Hong Kong City Hall.
Together with the most excellent conservatories of the 3 cities in China: Central Conservatory Of Music, XingHai Conservatory Of Music, Guangzhou and Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, this splendid China Tour of Peter-Lukas Graf is enriched with 3 master classes in 3 cities of China. Fans of Mr. Graf not only can enjoy his superb performances but can also personally apprentice in his master classes.
Mr. Graf was born in Zurich. He is known as the world’s greatest multi-talented musician -- a flutist, a conductor and a professor of music with apprentices all around the world. He has won the applause of all his audience and has been acclaimed as “the master of masters” and “the king of flute” by music critics and Medias all around the world.
As Mr. Graf is a national treasure of Switzerland, and this concert tour is a great opportunity for Chinese audience as well as foreign expatriates to see him perform in the Orient.
Schedule as below:
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Beijing |
Guangzhou |
Hong Kong |
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Flute Recitals |
Oct 18 |
Oct 22 |
Oct 23 |
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Masterclasses |
Oct 19 |
Oct 22 |
Oct 24 |
For more details, please visit our official website: http//:www.flute-association.org/graf_in_china/
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Mr. Peter-Lukas Graf
Graf is one of the most renowned flautists in the world. He has received numerous honors including Doctor Honoris causa awarded by the Academy of Music Cracow in Poland, the Premio Flauto d’Oro 2005 by the FALAUT-Academy in Italy, as well as the Lifetime Achievement Award 2005 by the National Flute Association in USA.
Graf began his early musical training in Zürich, studying flute with André Jaunet. Graduating with First Prize from the Conservatoire Nationale de Paris, his teachers included Marcel Moyse and Roger Cortet. At the same time, he obtained his Conductor Diploma under the tutorage of Eugene Bigot. At the age of 21, Graf's recording of the Ibert’s Flute Concerto earned him immediate and overwhelming international recognition. Graf have made numerous recordings and publications including the highly successful books, “Check-up” and “Interpretation”. His latest book “The Singing Flute” in Chinese version will be released in Taiwan in September.
Graf is one of the most sought-after artists on the international music scene. He leads an active career as a flute soloist as well as a conductor with various symphonic and operatic orchestras. He also frequently adjudicates in prestigious international competitions. His lectures and masterclasses have been in great demand across the world.
Graf currently reside in Basel, Switzerland and has been a professor at the Basel Music Academy since 1973. It is our Association’s honor to have this privilege in inviting the presence of this very special guest in Hong Kong.
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Organizer Information:
HONG KONG FLUTE ASSOCIATION
AIM
1. To promote the art of flute music, its education and popularity in Hong Kong.
2. To elevate the standard of flute performances in Hong Kong.
3. To promote exchange programs for flute music groups between mainland China and Hong Kong as well as other countries.
4. To provide her members with up-to-date information, latest teaching techniques and organize relevant activities.