The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Musicus Heritage Stories – Echoes of the Harvest
10.08.2026
(8 October 2026, Hong Kong) On 7–8 November, Musicus Society will present Echoes of the Harvest, a series of five chamber music performances at the Law Ting Pong Scout Centre in Tai Po. Built in 1907 as the District Office North, this red-brick landmark has for over a century served an evolving local community heavily shaped by harvest and trade. Once a government office, the space will soon be filled with chamber music telling poignant stories of the land. The program is funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust.
World-class Virtuoso and Top Local Talents Perform Earth-inspired Classics
Curated by Artistic Director and cellist Trey Lee, the concerts feature Fedor Rudin, former concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, leading a string ensemble of six elite young local musicians. Together, they will perform Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons, depicting the subtle flow of the agricultural year; Dvořák’s “American” String Quintet, rustic and warm; and Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances, pulsing with raw resilience and vibrant folk heritage. For Artistic Director Trey Lee, placing these works in a historical space allows audiences to experience classical music as a living celebration of the land.
Exploring Local Agricultural Legacy and Guided Heritage Tours
In addition to the concerts, Musicus Society has partnered with the curatorial team Gift from Land to display local rice varieties, honoring Tai Po’s deep-rooted agricultural legacy. Each concert is followed by a Guided Heritage Tour.
About Echoes of the Harvest
Program Plus: Violin Master Class by Fedor Rudin
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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 hugely popular 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 ambassador sharing sessions. By combining classical music with heritage stories and engaging the community through various educational projects, it encourages the public to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong’s history and culture.
About Law Ting Pong Scout Centre
The building of Law Ting Pong Scout Centre was formerly the District Office North. It was built around 1907 and was the earliest seat of the civil administration of the newly-leased New Territories. Administration and land registration of the northern part of the New Territories were carried out in this building. It was also the responsibility of the District Office to handle court cases relating to local disputes. Until 1961, the building still housed a magistrate’s court. The building ceased to be an office for civil administration in 1983. From 1988 to 2000, it was used as the Tai Po Office of the Environmental Protection Department, and since 2002, it has been the Law Ting Pong Scout Centre for the New Territories East Region of Scout Association of Hong Kong, acting as the primary center for administration, training, and conference for the region.
The building and its surrounding area were listed as declared monuments in 1981.
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.
For media enquiries, please contact Musicus Society:
Sze Wai Ho, Senior Manager (Marketing)
(852) 3758 2726 | szewai.ho@musicussociety.org
Yu-ching Cheng, Project Manager
(852) 3793 3356 | yuching.cheng@musicussociety.org
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.
World-class Virtuoso and Top Local Talents Perform Earth-inspired Classics
Curated by Artistic Director and cellist Trey Lee, the concerts feature Fedor Rudin, former concertmaster of the Vienna Philharmonic, leading a string ensemble of six elite young local musicians. Together, they will perform Tchaikovsky’s The Seasons, depicting the subtle flow of the agricultural year; Dvořák’s “American” String Quintet, rustic and warm; and Bartók’s Romanian Folk Dances, pulsing with raw resilience and vibrant folk heritage. For Artistic Director Trey Lee, placing these works in a historical space allows audiences to experience classical music as a living celebration of the land.
Exploring Local Agricultural Legacy and Guided Heritage Tours
In addition to the concerts, Musicus Society has partnered with the curatorial team Gift from Land to display local rice varieties, honoring Tai Po’s deep-rooted agricultural legacy. Each concert is followed by a Guided Heritage Tour.
About Echoes of the Harvest
Date & Time
7 November 2026 (Sat) 02:15pm | 04:00pm
8 November 2026 (Sun) 12:30pm | 02:15pm | 04:00pm
The program is approximately 1hour and 30 minutes long, including a 30-minute guided heritage tour in Cantonese.
8 November 2026 (Sun) 12:30pm | 02:15pm | 04:00pm
The program is approximately 1hour and 30 minutes long, including a 30-minute guided heritage tour in Cantonese.
Venue
Law Ting Pong Scout Centre (15 Wan Tau Kok Lane, Tai Po)
Program
Tchaikovsky *Selections from The Seasons, Op.37a (arranged for string quartet)
Dvořák *String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, “American”
Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
*Different movements will be performed in each program
Dvořák *String Quintet No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 97, “American”
Bartók Romanian Folk Dances
*Different movements will be performed in each program
Performers
Violins: Fedor Rudin, Sally Ma, Blues Zhang
Violas: Martin Kuo, Lee Yat
Cellos: Kin Chen, Jia Nan
Violas: Martin Kuo, Lee Yat
Cellos: Kin Chen, Jia Nan
Tickets
$200
Tickets are now available at art-mate
Tickets are now available at art-mate
More details
Program Plus: Violin Master Class by Fedor Rudin
Date & Time
6 November 2026 (Fri) 06:30pm – 08:30pm
Venue
GR1, Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Tickets
Free tickets for observers are available at art-mate (The event will be conducted in English)
Download images
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 hugely popular 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 ambassador sharing sessions. By combining classical music with heritage stories and engaging the community through various educational projects, it encourages the public to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Hong Kong’s history and culture.
About Law Ting Pong Scout Centre
The building of Law Ting Pong Scout Centre was formerly the District Office North. It was built around 1907 and was the earliest seat of the civil administration of the newly-leased New Territories. Administration and land registration of the northern part of the New Territories were carried out in this building. It was also the responsibility of the District Office to handle court cases relating to local disputes. Until 1961, the building still housed a magistrate’s court. The building ceased to be an office for civil administration in 1983. From 1988 to 2000, it was used as the Tai Po Office of the Environmental Protection Department, and since 2002, it has been the Law Ting Pong Scout Centre for the New Territories East Region of Scout Association of Hong Kong, acting as the primary center for administration, training, and conference for the region.
The building and its surrounding area were listed as declared monuments in 1981.
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.
For media enquiries, please contact Musicus Society:
Sze Wai Ho, Senior Manager (Marketing)
(852) 3758 2726 | szewai.ho@musicussociety.org
Yu-ching Cheng, Project Manager
(852) 3793 3356 | yuching.cheng@musicussociety.org
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.