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Awakening Hong Kong’s History with Music


Unique in its history among world cities, Hong Kong's cultural heritage makes for a singular and compelling story for locals and visitors alike. The city's dynamic counterpoint between the traditional and the ultra-modern provides ample inspiration as a backdrop upon which audiences can appreciate and reflect on Hong Kong's enduring legacy. And what better way to accomplish this than to transform the heritage venues into ad hoc concert stages with thematic programs and new works inspired by the history of the venues!

Since 2013, Musicus Heritage has taken world-class performers to various locales and settings in Hong Kong, thus putting the music in context with the historical and cultural significance of the surroundings. With support from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, we embarked on an exciting new chapter in 2019 with "Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Alive" program. This program won the Star of Outstanding Award at the 2022 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases, organized by the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for the Asia and the Pacific Region under the auspices of UNESCO.

In 2022, with renewed funding from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, a 3-year program "Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories" was launched, aiming to celebrate Hong Kong history with music. Year-long heritage activities include master classes, school visits, tailored-made performances, and heritage guided tours. In addition to serving as a platform for international artists to nurture local musicians and young talent, the program also creates an enriched and meaningful concert experience for the public at large. The new series also invites artists from other art forms to create new works, bringing in new perspectives on historical sites.
Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories: Castle of Traditions
  • 7 Dec 2024 (Sat)
  • University Hall, The University of Hong Kong
    Address: 144 Pok Fu Lam Road
  • 7 Dec 2024 (Sat)
  • University Hall, The University of Hong Kong
    Address: 144 Pok Fu Lam Road
Strings Master Class by Antti Tikkanen
  • 3 Dec 2024 (Tue) 10:00am
  • Lee Hysan Concert Hall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
  • 3 Dec 2024 (Tue) 10:00am
  • Lee Hysan Concert Hall, The Chinese University of Hong Kong
Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories in Budapest: Reflections from the Park
  • 1 Jun 2024 (Sat)
  • House of Music Hungary, Budapest | Online
  • 1 Jun 2024 (Sat)
  • House of Music Hungary, Budapest | Online
Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories: Fragrance Notes
  • 6-7 Sep 2024 (Fri–Sat)
  • Fringe Underground, Fringe Club
    Address: 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
  • 6-7 Sep 2024 (Fri–Sat)
  • Fringe Underground, Fringe Club
    Address: 2 Lower Albert Road, Central, Hong Kong
Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories in Hong Kong: Coast to Court
  • September and December 2023
  • Online video filmed at The Warehouse Teenage Club (Old Aberdeen Police Station) and Former North Kowloon Magistracy
  • September and December 2023
  • Online video filmed at The Warehouse Teenage Club (Old Aberdeen Police Station) and Former North Kowloon Magistracy
Master Classes by John Mills
  • 14 & 15 May 2024 (Tue & Wed) 5:00pm
  • Hong Kong Cultural Centre
  • 14 & 15 May 2024 (Tue & Wed) 5:00pm
  • Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Jockey Club Musicus Heritage Stories: The Art of Rejuvenation
  • 17–19 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)
  • JC Cube, Tai Kwun
  • 17–19 May 2024 (Fri–Sun)
  • JC Cube, Tai Kwun