The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Musicus Heritage Stories – Cradle of Courage
08.05.2025
(5 August 2025, Hong Kong) On 6 September, Musicus Society extends its well-received heritage series with four string quartet chamber concerts at Matilda International Hospital. The hospital opened in 1907 on Mount Kellett, as a bequest by Granville Sharp to Hong Kong, in memory of his late wife Matilda Lincolne. Cradle of Courage marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, and the historic venue, which was reconstructed after severe bomb damage during the war, provides a fitting backdrop for enjoying the evocative Baroque and modern music performed by Musicus artists. The performances are enriched by guided tours and an exhibition for audiences to learn about Hong Kong’s war history and connections. The program is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
Musicus Artistic Director and cellist Trey Lee leads emerging homegrown musicians in these enlightening performances. They include three talented awardees of Musicus’s Young Artist Audition, notably violist Hoi Yan-lok, winner of the 2025 competition, who plays with technical finesse and a wealth of experience as a chamber musician. Together, the musicians will showcase expressive works by Purcell, Prokofiev and Bach, as odes to the resilience, resistance and reconstruction that characterized the turbulent years of wartime.
Through Cradle of Courage, audiences are encouraged to discover lesser-known histories and stories of Hong Kong. The unique heritage experience includes a guided tour and a special exhibition curated by D-Day Hong Kong, which focuses on the war years and charts in parallel the stories of Matilda and the unsung Chinese heroes of the decisive Normandy landings.
Program
The program is approximately 1 hour long, including a 35-minute concert and a 20-minute heritage guided tour in Cantonese. Tickets are available at POPTICKET from 8 August.
Performers
Artistic Director and Cello: Trey Lee
Violins: Ian Cheung, Sally Ma
Viola: Hoi Yan-lok
Downloadable images here.
Remarks
For more information, please visit bit.ly/cradle-of-courage_en
For media enquiries, please contact Musicus Society:
Sherlock Lam, Marketing Manager
Tel: (852) 3758 2734 | Email: sherlock.lam@musicussociety.org
Scarlet Cheng, Project Manager
Tel: (852) 3793 3356 | Email: scarlet.cheng@musicussociety.org
About Musicus Heritage
Since 2013, Musicus Society has presented the Musicus Heritage community concert series at local historic sites in order to celebrate Hong Kong’s history through music. The series also provides opportunities for young Hong Kong musicians to elevate their artistry by collaborating with internationally renowned artists.
This beloved series has received support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust since 2019 and was recognized in the 2022 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases, organized by the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for Asia and the Pacific under the auspices of UNESCO. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Musicus Heritage Stories is now a comprehensive yearly program, encompassing thematic concerts, open rehearsals, guided tours of heritage sites, master classes, school visits and sharing sessions. By combining classical music and educational events, the program encourages the public to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong’s history and culture.
About Matilda International Hospital
Matilda International Hospital is a leading healthcare service provider and world class private hospital located in Hong Kong, China.
With a talented and experienced team supported by state-of-the-art technology, they specialize in Orthopedics and Spine, Women’s Health and Maternity Care, General Surgery, Health Checks, and Ear, Nose, and Throat care. They take great pride in their reputation for personalized and evidence-based patient care.
Matilda International Hospital was named one of the most beautiful hospitals in the world, with breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the South China Sea. The main building, which is also a Grade II historic building, has been serving Hong Kong for over 118 years.
About Musicus Society
Musicus Society was founded in 2010 to become an international music organization featuring quality performances and world-class homegrown artists. The Society’s mission is to promote cross-cultural collaboration of music internationally between top local and overseas artists through performances and by nurturing the next generation of talent. Apart from the annual Musicus Fest, which provides a meeting point for artists from across the world, the Musicus Heritage Community Concert Series brings world-class artists to local heritage sites. Moreover, the Musicus Inspires! educational program aims to nurture aspiring young musicians in Hong Kong, as well as cultivate students from all social backgrounds. Directed and initiated by renowned cellist Trey Lee, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) comprises some of Hong Kong’s top next-generation artists who are based all over the world. They are focused on becoming a leading chamber ensemble representing Hong Kong internationally. Musicus Society is a registered charity and financially supported by the Art Development Matching Grants Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The presenter reserves the rights to change the program and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
None of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, their respective affiliates or any other person involved in or related to the compilation of the contents herein (collectively, “the HKJC Parties”) makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the contents or as to the results that may be obtained by the use thereof. In no event shall any HKJC Party have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.
Musicus Artistic Director and cellist Trey Lee leads emerging homegrown musicians in these enlightening performances. They include three talented awardees of Musicus’s Young Artist Audition, notably violist Hoi Yan-lok, winner of the 2025 competition, who plays with technical finesse and a wealth of experience as a chamber musician. Together, the musicians will showcase expressive works by Purcell, Prokofiev and Bach, as odes to the resilience, resistance and reconstruction that characterized the turbulent years of wartime.
Through Cradle of Courage, audiences are encouraged to discover lesser-known histories and stories of Hong Kong. The unique heritage experience includes a guided tour and a special exhibition curated by D-Day Hong Kong, which focuses on the war years and charts in parallel the stories of Matilda and the unsung Chinese heroes of the decisive Normandy landings.
Program
| 6 September 2025 (Sat) 1:30pm, 2:45pm, 4pm and 5:15pm Matilda International Hospital (41 Mount Kellett Road, The Peak) | $300 |
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| Purcell | Dido and Aeneas, Z. 626 (Overture and Dido’s Lament) |
| Prokofiev | String Quartet No. 2 in F, Op. 92 (III. Allegro) |
| Bach | Orchestral Suite No. 3 in D, BWV 1068 (Overture and II. Air) |
The program is approximately 1 hour long, including a 35-minute concert and a 20-minute heritage guided tour in Cantonese. Tickets are available at POPTICKET from 8 August.
Performers
Artistic Director and Cello: Trey Lee
Violins: Ian Cheung, Sally Ma
Viola: Hoi Yan-lok
Downloadable images here.
Remarks
- For ages 6 and over. Latecomers will not be admitted until there is a suitable break or the intermission.
- Parking and barrier-free facilities and services are not available at the venue.
- The Guided Tour covers stairs, slopes and outdoor areas. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothes and shoes and to carry minimal personal belongings. Please consider if you are physically capable of participating.
For more information, please visit bit.ly/cradle-of-courage_en
For media enquiries, please contact Musicus Society:
Sherlock Lam, Marketing Manager
Tel: (852) 3758 2734 | Email: sherlock.lam@musicussociety.org
Scarlet Cheng, Project Manager
Tel: (852) 3793 3356 | Email: scarlet.cheng@musicussociety.org
About Musicus Heritage
Since 2013, Musicus Society has presented the Musicus Heritage community concert series at local historic sites in order to celebrate Hong Kong’s history through music. The series also provides opportunities for young Hong Kong musicians to elevate their artistry by collaborating with internationally renowned artists.
This beloved series has received support from the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust since 2019 and was recognized in the 2022 Global Awards for World Heritage Education Innovative Cases, organized by the World Heritage Institute of Training and Research for Asia and the Pacific under the auspices of UNESCO. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Musicus Heritage Stories is now a comprehensive yearly program, encompassing thematic concerts, open rehearsals, guided tours of heritage sites, master classes, school visits and sharing sessions. By combining classical music and educational events, the program encourages the public to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong’s history and culture.
About Matilda International Hospital
Matilda International Hospital is a leading healthcare service provider and world class private hospital located in Hong Kong, China.
With a talented and experienced team supported by state-of-the-art technology, they specialize in Orthopedics and Spine, Women’s Health and Maternity Care, General Surgery, Health Checks, and Ear, Nose, and Throat care. They take great pride in their reputation for personalized and evidence-based patient care.
Matilda International Hospital was named one of the most beautiful hospitals in the world, with breathtaking panoramic views overlooking the South China Sea. The main building, which is also a Grade II historic building, has been serving Hong Kong for over 118 years.
About Musicus Society
Musicus Society was founded in 2010 to become an international music organization featuring quality performances and world-class homegrown artists. The Society’s mission is to promote cross-cultural collaboration of music internationally between top local and overseas artists through performances and by nurturing the next generation of talent. Apart from the annual Musicus Fest, which provides a meeting point for artists from across the world, the Musicus Heritage Community Concert Series brings world-class artists to local heritage sites. Moreover, the Musicus Inspires! educational program aims to nurture aspiring young musicians in Hong Kong, as well as cultivate students from all social backgrounds. Directed and initiated by renowned cellist Trey Lee, Musicus Soloists Hong Kong (MSHK) comprises some of Hong Kong’s top next-generation artists who are based all over the world. They are focused on becoming a leading chamber ensemble representing Hong Kong internationally. Musicus Society is a registered charity and financially supported by the Art Development Matching Grants Scheme of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
The presenter reserves the rights to change the program and substitute artists should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.
None of The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, The Hong Kong Jockey Club, their respective affiliates or any other person involved in or related to the compilation of the contents herein (collectively, “the HKJC Parties”) makes any express or implied warranties or representations with respect to the accuracy, timeliness or completeness of the contents or as to the results that may be obtained by the use thereof. In no event shall any HKJC Party have any liability of any kind to any person or entity arising from or related to any actions taken or not taken as a result of any of the contents herein.