Past Concerts

Learners’ singers joined the MIC Messiah singers in Handel’s Messiah with MIC Messiah Orchestra at the Methodist International Church Sanctuary, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Learners’ singers joined the MIC Messiah singers in Handel’s Messiah with MIC Messiah Orchestra at the Methodist International Church Sanctuary, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Learners 40 – Carmina Burana with the Learners Orchestra, Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir and the Hong Kong Children’s Choir at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

•  World premiere of Synthesis 《合》 by Mr. Jason Liu

Verdi Requiem with the Los Angeles Dream Orchestra and the Opera Chorus of Los Angeles at the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels, Los Angeles, conducted by Mr. Daniel Suk

Participated in the Los Angeles International Choir Festival, presented by the Dream Orchestra, alongside the Philippine Chamber Singers Los Angeles, Inspirare Vocal Ensemble, KAMA Women’s Choir and Episcopal Chorale Society at Zipper Hall, Los Angeles.  Conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• Learners’ Los Angeles Debut

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.4 with the Learners Orchestra at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong and Mr. Kevin Cheng

Participated in “Arias between Western & Eastern”, closing concert of 2019 Shenzhen OBOR International Music Festival with the Shenzhen Symphony Orchestra at the Shenzhen Concert Hall Symphony Hall, conducted by Mr. Daye Lin and Mr. David Gimenez

UC Conductors Through the Ages- II with the Learners Orchestra at Methodist International Church Sanctuary, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Mr. Kevin Cheng, Mr. Jason Liu and Ms. Samantha Chin

UC Conductors Through the Ages with the Learners Orchestra at Ward Memorial Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Mr. Kevin Cheng, Mr. Andrew Chan, Mr. Jason Liu and Ms. Samantha Chin

•  World premiere of Blue《藍》 by Mr. Jason Liu

Participated in National Grographic: Symphony for Our World presented by the Macao Orchestra at the Macao Cultural Centre Grand Auditorium, conducted by Ms. Jessica Gethin

Recording of two choral works by Fr. Aureo as part of the centenary tribute to the Macanese composer by the Academia S. Pio X of Macau, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

A Bicentennial Celebration: Gounod’s St. Cecilia Mass with the Learners Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in Heroes: A Video Game Symphony presented by the Macao Orchestra at the Venetian Theatre, conducted by Ms. Jessica Gethin

Sing Like a Conductor – A Choral Workshop by Mr. Apollo Wong with a performance of Frank Martin’s Mass for Double Choir at Room GR2, Grand Theatre Backstage, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in the public recording and performance of Fr. Aureo’s Te Deum with the Macau Perosi Choir, Chummy Choir, staff and students of the Academia S. Pio X at St. Lazarus Church, Macau, conducted by Mr. Veiga Jardim

Winter 2018 Charity Concert: Choral Music Kaleidoscope at China Congregational Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Mr. Kevin Cheng and Mr. Jason Liu

Participated in RTHK4 Christmas Concert in the Park with the Hong Kong Chamber Wind Philharmonia at Piazza, Kowloon Part, conducted by Mr. Victor Tam

Lights of Belief and Praise with the Learners Orchestra and Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in the Hong Kong International Military Tattoo at the Hong Kong Coliseum

深港青年文化交流藝術季 – 合唱音樂會《 紫荊花開》, a joint concert with 采桑子合唱團 at Shenzhen University International Meeting Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

10 May X 10 Years – A French Celebration with the Learners Orchestra at The Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Lux Aeterna with the Learners Orchestra at Ward Memorial Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Mozart Great Mass in C minor with the Learners Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in the Finale Concert– Mahler’s Symphony No.8 and Open Dress Rehearsal of the Hong Kong-Vienna Music Festival with orchestral players from Hong Kong and Vienna, Arnold Schönberg Choir, Vienna Boys Choir and Hong Kong Treble Choir at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Jimmy Chiang

• Broadcast on RTHK (link)

Outreach performances at Bishop Ho Ming Wah Association and Community Centre and London Chinese Community Centre, conducted by Mr. Kevin Cheng

Around the World in 80 Minutes at St John’s Smith Square, London, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• Learners’ London Debut

Songs of Praise – in Voces Multi with the Learners Orchestra at The Church of Christ in China Mongkok Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Christmas Sharing – The Voices!, a joint concert with Cellistra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

La Musica Sacra Italiana with the Learners Orchestra, Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir Chamber Youth and Wa Ying College Choir at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in St John’s Cathedral Michaelmas Fair 2015 Concert – Hope and Dream presented by St John’s Cathedral with Set Tone Men, Die Konzertisten, St Paul’s Co-Educational College Alumni Choir and St Paul’s Co-Educational College Primary School Concert Choir at St John’s Cathedral, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

The Future of Nepal: Fundraising Concert for 4.25 Earthquake Victims with Members of the Learners Orchestra, St. Paul’s Co-educational College Alumni Choir and St. Paul’s Co-educational College Alumni Orchestra at China Congregational Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in “Macao Soul” presented by the Macao Arts Festival with the Macao Orchestra and the Macao Perosi Choir at St. Dominic’s Church, Macau, conducted by Mr. Francis Kan

• World premiere of Macao Cantata by Ms. Lam Bun Ching

Winter Concert 2015 at the Kowloon Methodist Church with members of the Learners Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Mr. Kevin Cheng and Ms. Sharen Lau

Participated in “Ode to Joy – Concert of Ten Thousand” jointly presented by Opera Hong Kong, the Hongkong Federation of Youth Groups and RTHK at Hong Kong Coliseum with the Global Symphony Orchestra conducted by Mr. Mak Ka Lok

Participated in Hong Kong Cultural Centre – Celebrating 25 Years presented by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Perry So

Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem with the Learners Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Mahler Symphony No.2 “Resurrection“ with The Learners Orchestra at Sha Tin Town Hall Auditorium, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Learners Learning Concert at the Church of Christ in China Mong Kok Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Mr. Kevin Cheng, Ms. Sharen Lau and Mr. Phoebus Lee

• World premiere of 鄉愁四韻 (Nostalgia in Four Rhymes) by Mr. Phoebus Lee

Participated in Lorin Maazel Fest: War Requiem presented by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by the late Maestro Lorin Maazel

“Celebrating Great Masters for the Voice” with The Learners Orchestra and The Hong Kong Children’s Choir at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

“Masters for the Choir” at Sheng Kung Hui Tang Siu Kin Secondary School, School Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Ms. Vivian Chan, Mr. Kevin Cheng and Ms. Sharen Lau

• Asian premiere of Missa Rigensis by Mr. Uģis Prauliņš

Giuseppe Verdi: Messa da Requiem with Friends of Learners Orchestra, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir Alumni Choir, Aqua Voice and the Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Learners Learning: Chorus Members’ Concert 2012 at Kowloon Union Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Ms. Vivian Chan, Mr. Kevin Cheng, Ms. Sharen Lau and Mr. Alston Ng

“Jazz Up, Learners!” with The Hong Kong Children’s Choir at Sheng Kung Hui Tang Siu Kin Secondary School, School Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Learners Learning: Chorus Members’ Concert 2011 at Kowloon Union Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Ms. Vivian Chan, Mr. Kevin Cheng, Ms. Sharen Lau and Mr. Alston Ng

“Rossini and Brahms” at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall with Friends of Learners Orchestra and Wa Ying College Senior Choir, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

“Ancient Text, New Voices” at The Church of Christ in China Mongkok Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• World premiere of 竹露 by Mr. Phoebus Lee

Qinghai Earthquake Anniversary Fundraising Concert, jointly presented with St. Paul’s Co-educational College Alumni Choir and the SPCC Alumni Children’s Choir at the Methodist Church, Hong Kong, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

“越聽越聰明“, joint concert with the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra at Tianjin Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• Learners’ Tianjin Debut

Learners Learning Concert at Kowloon Union Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong, Mr. Kevin Cheng and Mr. Alston Ng

30th Anniversary Concert: Gustav Mahler Symphony No.8 “Symphony of a Thousand” with Friends of Learners Orchestra, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir; Christian Choir, HKUSU, Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir, Singchronizers, Student Chorus, The Student Union of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Ying Wah College Old Boys’ Choir at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• World premiere of 樂在其中三十年 by Mr. Michael Mak, composed for the 30th Anniversary of Learners Chorus

Guest Performance in “Opera in Concert – La Bohème” presented by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts with SAR Philharmonic at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall and APA Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. K. K. Chiu

“Spring Hope” at Chinese Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

“1st Anniversary of 5.12 Earthquake Memorial Concert –
「堅強的理由」512 大地震一周年紀念音樂會” at the International Christian Music School Jehovahjireh Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Winter Concert featuring vocal solos and ensembles of chorus members at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

“Magnificat through the Ages” with Friends of Learners Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• World premiere of Magnificat by Mr. Michael Mak

Guest performance in “The American Connection” with St. Paul’s Co-educational College Alumni Choir at the Hong Kong Baptist University Academy Community Hall, conducted by Dr. Angela Yeung

Guest performance in “The Creation” presented by the Hong Kong Oratorio Society at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, conducted by Dr. Chan Wing Wah

Winter Concert at Chinese Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Prokofiev’s Alexander Nevsky with Friends of Learners Orchestra at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Four outreach performances featuring choral arrangements of pop music, at rehabilitation centres and elderly homes, conducted by Dr. Andrew Chan

“What Sweeter Music – a Tribute to English Composers” at Chinese Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in “Seasons Greetings in the Park” presented by RTHK4, conducted by Dr. Johnny Poon

Annual Concert premiering Confessio by Mr. Michael Mak at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

• World premiere of Confessio by Mr. Michael Mak

“A Tribute to Mozart – Requiem and other works” with Hong Kong Medical Association Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Participated in “Messiah in the Park” presented by RTHK4, conducted by Dr. Johnny Poon

Annual Concert at Sheung Wan Civic Centre Theatre, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

Fund-raising Concert for “Rebuilding Collapsing Schools Project” at Chinese Methodist Church, conducted by Mr. Apollo Wong

25th Anniversary Fund-raising Concert at the Australian International School Hong Kong, conducted by Dr. Andrew Chan and Ms. Virginia Cheng

Christmas Charity Concert at Kowloon Union Church, conducted by Ms. Virginia Cheng

“For the Kids in the Mountains” Charity Concert at Shatin Town Hall, conducted by Mr. Ken Lam

“學士新燃” at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Ken Lam

Fauré’s Requiem with Diocesan Boys’ School Orchestra at St. Andrew’s Church, conducted by Mr. Ronnie Cheng

“A Many Splendored Thing” at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Ronnie Cheng

John Rutter’s Gloria at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Ronnie Cheng

Annual Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Ronnie Cheng

Participated in the Hong Kong Vocal Collection Gala at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Dr. Andrew Chan

20th Anniversary Concert “蘇問” at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Samuel Li

• World premiere of 蘇問 (Quotation of Queries) by Prof. Chan Hing Yan

Winter Concert at Sha Tin Town Hall, conducted by Mr. K. K. Chiu and Mr. Samuel Li

Annual Concert at St. John’s Cathedral, conducted by Mr. Andrew Cheng

Spring Concert at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, conducted by Mr. Andrew Cheng

Christmas Carolling at Pacific Place, conducted by Mr. Andrew Cheng

Mid-Summer Concert featuring Fauré’s Requiem at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Dr. Philip Chan

“Geographical Fugue” featuring songs from various countries at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Allison So

“Musiccarama ’96 – International New Music Festival – A Choral Celebration” at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

“A La Carte” featuring P.D.Q Bach’s The Seasonings and a medley from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan

Hong Kong Arts Festival – Lunchtime Concert at St. John’s Cathedral conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan

Boxing Day Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan

Fund-raising concert “博愛藝術金曲夜” at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall

Annual Concert featuring operetta Trial by Jury by Arthur Sullivan at Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan

“Celebration of Life” – Joint Concert with the Cantacore Society with a wind ensemble from Hong Kong Sinfonietta at Hong Kong City Hall, conducted by Dr. Angela Tam

Guest Performance in the Fund-raising Concert of Medical Society, HKUSU

Performed at Academia de Musica in Macau, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan

Christmas Concert “Night of Miracles” at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan and Ms. Phoebe Lam

Participated in “Chinese Choral Music Concert –  A Tribute to Three Masters” conducted by Mr. Jimmy Chan

Annual Concert featuring commissioned work 雨霖玲 , at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Kwok Chi For

• World premiere of 雨霖玲 by Mr. Daniel Law

Annual Concert at Drama Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, conducted by Mr. Kwok Chi For

Choral Conducting Workshop at Hong Kong Arts Centre, conducted by Dr. Elmer Thomas

Annual Concert commissioning with costume “Songs of Ariel” (爱麗兒之歌), a Mandarin operetta composed and conducted by Dr. Victor Chan, at Drama Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu,

• World premiere of operetta “Songs of Ariel” (爱麗兒之歌) by Dr. Victor Chan
• World premiere of Back to Bach by Dr. Victor Chan

Participated in the “New Music Hong Kong Concert Series 1991 – Bridge of Dreams” with the Hong Kong Contemporary Singers at Concert Hall, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts

Represented Hong Kong at the 12th Festival International De Cant Coral in Catalunya, Spain, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

Jointly participated in the premiere performance of the 4th movement of Zheng He’s Expedition (鄭和下西洋) by Dr. Kwok Dick Yeung, with Chang Feng Chorus (長風合唱團)

• World premiere of the 4th movement of Zheng He’s Expedition (鄭和下西洋) by Dr. Kwok Dick Yeung

Christmas Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

Annual Concert premiering Out of the Depth 我從深處 by Dr. Victor Chan at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Dr. Andrew Chan and Mr. Vincent Chiu

• World premiere of Out of the Depth (我從深處) by Dr. Victor Chan

Christmas Concert at Theatre One, Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

Participated in the Chinese Choral Music Festival 1989, a Venue Commissioning Programme for Hong Kong Cultural Centre organized by Hong Kong Composers’ Guild at Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

10th Anniversary Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

Christmas Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

Annual Concert themed “Compare and Contrast” (of different composers), featuring operatic excerpts Fairy Queen and Gipsy Love at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

Guest Performance at Hong Kong Club

Christmas Concert at Shouson Theatre, Hong Kong Arts Centre, conducted by Ms. Estella Ho & Mr. Vincent Chiu

Annual concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre 

Guest Performance at Hong Kong Club

Christmas Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

Annual Concert on “New Directions in 20th Century Choral Music”, featuring Supermarket Minuet and Sounds of Hollywood at Hong Kong Arts Centre, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan and Dr. Andrew Chan

Guest Performance at the First Contemporary Chinese Composers Festival 1986 at Hong Kong Academy of Performing Arts

Joint Concert featuring Haydn’s Pauken Mass, with Cantacore Society and The Chinese University Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Dr. Daniel P Law

Guest Performance at Yuen Long Town Hall

Guest Performance at Hong Kong Club

Christmas Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

Guest Performance at “Music from the Community – Kowloon City” at Ko Shan Theatre

Annual Concert themed “Love” at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan

Christmas Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre

Performed in the Choir Festival organized by Hong Kong Silver Jubilee Singers, at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall

“American Dreams” at Hong Kong City Hall, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan and Mr. Vincent Chiu

Christmas Concert at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Ms. Stephanie Chan & Ms. Estella Ho

Performed in “浸信會出版社主辦聖樂之夜-萬有頌主” at Academy Hall, conducted by Dr. Daniel P Law

Annual Concert “春冬夏秋” at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Dr. Daniel P Law

Performed in the Sunday Service at St. John’s Cathedral

Christmas Concerts at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Dr. Daniel P Law and Dr. Andrew Chan

Demonstration Performance at the Shamshuipo Inter-School Competition

Annual Concert at Hong Kong Arts Centre, conducted by Dr. Daniel P Law

Participated in the production of musical drama Galileo

Concert premiering Psalm 33 by Dr. Daniel P Law and October by Mr. Richard Tsang at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, conducted by Mr. Vincent Chiu

• World premiere of Psalm 33 by Dr. Daniel P. Law
• World premiere of October by Mr. Richard Tsang

Participated in the performance of Schubert’s Mass in G Major, conducted by Mr. Geoffrey Weaver

Participated in “A Concert of Works by Xian Xing Hai (冼星海) and Nie Er (聶耳)” with Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, conducted by Mr Ng Tai Kong

Participated in “An Evening of Choral Music” at Chinese Methodist Church, conducted by Sir David Willcocks

Performed in the Annual Concert of the Hong Kong University Students’ Union Choir, at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall

Joint Concert with the Graduate Choral Society at Tsuen Wan Town Hall, conducted by Dr. Daniel P Law

Performed in the Music Office Choral Workshop conducted by Sir David Willcocks