Instead of the piano, the solo part will be played by harmonica extraordinaire CY Leo.
Leo and the orchestra will also perform Robert Farnon’s Prelude and Dance for Harmonica & Orchestra, while the evening will culminate in another Gershwin: An American in Paris.
Hong Kong City Hall, Concert Hall, 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Aug 10, 8pm. Tickets available on Urbtix, with prices ranging from HK$200 to HK$480.
2. Le Villi – A Centennial Celebration of Puccini’s 100th Anniversary
This weekend, celebrate the 100th anniversary of Giacomo Puccini’s Le Villi – an opera-ballet that showcases the composer’s early genius – at the Sheung Wan Civic Centre.
Performed in Italian with Chinese and English subtitles, this two-act, rarely seen stage work was Puccini’s first, and has no shortage of enchanting melodies and dramatic flair.
Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, 5/F, 345 Queen’s Road Central, Sheung Wan, Aug 9-10, 7.30pm. Tickets available on Urbtix, priced at HK$250 and HK$350.
3. ‘Call Me by Her Name’ at Wure Area
Explore artist Tracy Tsang’s poignant reflections on growing up at her solo showcase, “Call Me by Her Name”, opening on August 10.
The exhibition at the independent art space Wure Area delves into the alienating effects of gender, sexuality and religion on a young woman, with the title reflecting the contradictions and self-doubts that arise from being labelled the “other”.
Wure Area, Unit 707, 7/F, Block B, Po Lung Centre, 11 Wang Chiu Road, Kowloon Bay, Fri-Tue, 1pm-6pm. Until Aug 24.
4. Freespace Ensemble: Yellow Magic Orchestra Reimagined
Step into the electrifying world of the Yellow Magic Orchestra (YMO) at “Freespace Ensemble: Yellow Magic Orchestra Reimagined”.
This event at The Box at West Kowloon’s Freespace pays homage to the iconic Japanese electropop ensemble that had a big influence on the electronic music scene in the 1970s.
Under the creative direction of Hong Kong artist Hirsk, a talented line-up of indie artists including JU!iE, Daniel Chu and Cong Quartet will reimagine YMO’s classic tracks.
The Box, Freespace, West Kowloon Cultural District, No. 18 Museum Drive, Tsim Sha Tsui, Aug 9-10, 8pm. Tickets available on the West Kowloon Cultural District website, priced at HK$350.
5. ‘Whispers of Signs’ at Artellex
Immerse yourself in 200 preserved neon lights and familiar shop signs at the “Whispers of Signs” exhibition this weekend.
Hosted at Artellex in Cheung Sha Wan, this exhibition is free but reservations are required, so book your spot in advance for the opportunity to experience the vibrant legacy of Hong Kong’s urban heritage.
Room 204A, 2/F, Artellex, Hsin Cheong Industrial Building, 1-3 Cheung Shun Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Tue-Sun, 12pm-7pm. Reservations can be made at artellex.simplybook.asia