Hong Kong Sinfonietta & International Arts Carnival 2024—The Other Side of Beethoven

**Seats will be assigned by the presenter in the order of tickets purchased**

Conductor/Presenter: Jason Lai (HKS Artist Associate 2009-2011)
Piano: Colleen Lee (HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011)

Everyone knows Beethoven – he is the famous composer who became deaf but still wrote amazing masterpieces. But is that really all there is to the life of one of the most influential figures in classical music?

Acclaimed conductor, music educator, host and professional counsellor Jason Lai is here to shed light on the other side of the composer’s seemingly triumphant story: in a letter to his brothers, Beethoven expressed his deep despair and disillusionment over life as his hearing and general wellbeing deteriorated. How did he cope with his mental health battles and leave behind his timeless legacy? Join us and delve into the fascinating link between Beethoven’s troubled life and his brilliant creations.

Programme includes Beethoven’s Piano Concerto No 3 and excerpts from his Symphonies Nos 3, 5, 6 & 9 and other piano concertos. 

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Ticket discount

50% off | For full-time students, senior citizens, people with disabilities and the minder & Comprehensive Social Security Assistance recipients
10% off | For group booking of 4 or more standard tickets

Ticket Collection
Please bring along your booking confirmation to collect your physical ticket(s) at Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s reception counter on the concert day:

Redemption Date & Time: 1 hour before the concert starts

Redemption point: Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s reception counter (Outside auditorium, Tuen Mun Town Hall)

Notes to ticket buyers

• IAC Group booking and package discounts are only available at URBTIX. For details, please visit International Arts Carnival website
• Tickets for wheelchair zone (Seats ZC1-2 & ZE25-30) are available at URBTIX only.
• Seats will be assigned by the presenter in the order of tickets purchased.
• Hong Kong Sinfonietta reserves the right to change the programme and artists.

Duration: Approximately 2 hours with a 15 min intermission
Language: In English
Age Limit: For ages 6+
Programme Enquiries: 2836 3336 / info@hksinfonietta.org