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living art

By staging live musical and theatrical performances at MTR stations, the "living art" programme adds an interactive dimension into the "art in mtr" initiative.

Started in October 2004, the Central Subway of Hong Kong Station has been converted into a stage for professional artists and amateur performers to demonstrate their artistic talents to the public. Performances are held every Friday evening from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm. Passengers can relax and take a break from the stress and pressure of city life.

living art - Schedule of Performances

Time: 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
Location: Central Subway, Hong Kong Station

Date	Organisation	Programme
02.07. 2010	Hon Wah College and HKTA Tang Hin Memorial Secondary School	Recorder and Choir Performance
09.07. 2010	Authentic Quartet	Strings Performance
16.07. 2010	Orange	A Cappella Singing
23.07. 2010	Music In Motion	Percussion and Singing Performance
30.07. 2010	Tsun Lok Dizi Enzemble Group	Dizi Performance
06.08.2010	Hong Kong Art Music Society	String Performance
13.08.2010	Keep Up (Danz Family)	Hip Hop Dance Performance - Keep Shinning Up
20.08.2010	The Confucian Academy	Variety Show
27.08.2010	Hong Kong Dance Company	Dance Drama - "Romance of the Three Kingdoms" Excerpts

"living art" Performance Snapshots

A Cappella Performance

A 19th century form of music a cappella is enjoying renewed interest in Hong Kong and a series of a cappella performances were held through the "art in mtr - living art" programme at Hong Kong Station. Meaning 'in the style of the chapel' in Italian, a cappella is a vocal performance without the accompaniment of musical instruments. Instead, the performers emulate the sounds of instruments with their voices and microphones.

Modern Dance

A group of energetic dancers from JUMP performed street jazz, jazz funk and contemporary dance, expressing the buzz of city life and dreams through the rhythmic dance performance. Their show attracted a large crowd of spectators to gather in the Central Subway.

Exploring Lesser-known Musical Instruments

Three amateur musicians performing on the ruan, liuyeqin and sheng. They were amongst 30 musicians playing on a number of lesser-known Chinese and Western musical instruments.

SAR-Subway, Action & Rhinoceros

In the inaugural "art in mtr - living art" performance, members of the Prospects Theatre entertained the after-work crowd with their "SAR- Subway, Action & Rhinoceros" show.

Chinese Folk Dance

"Dancing queens" in the MTR: members of the Hong Kong Dance Company perform with graceful Chinese Long Sleeves.

Variety Show

A group of talented students from the Buddhist Ching Kok Secondary School put on a variety show with "Animal of the future" fashion show, singing and ensemble performance.

To participate in the "living art" programme, please call the MTR Hotline on 2881 8888 or click here to download the application form.

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