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EP 23 | Paul Lewis: Performing Schubert (2024)
Apr 2, 2026
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EP 20 | Music in Words with Poom Prommachart
Sep 12, 2025
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EP 19 | Music in Words with Daishin Kashimoto & Alessio Bax
Jun 5, 2025
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EP 18 | Music in Words with Elim Chan
May 26, 2025
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EP 17 | Music in Words with Hannes Minnaar
Apr 25, 2025
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| 4/2/26 |  EP 23 | Paul Lewis: Performing Schubert (2024) | In his fifties, British pianist Paul Lewis made his second Schubert Piano Sonatas journey with a more 'human' reading in Schubert's music. Before the last two instalments of the cycle at HKU MUSE, he spoke with Prof. Daniel Chua about interpreting Schubert's works, including the last three sonatas. They explored the trilogy's charming lyricism, profound silences, and the harrowing moments of despair and hope that reflect aformidable pursuit of life's meaning. Tune in to discover what one of today's finest exponents of Schubert has learned about the human experience from the monumental cycle.Speaker: Paul LewisModerator: Prof. Daniel ChuaMonth of Recording: Jan 2024 | — | ||||||
| 9/12/25 |  EP 20 | Music in Words with Poom Prommachart | Tune in as Thai pianist Poom Prommachart unveils Fantasia Divina, a thrilling new work written for him by celebrated Australian composer Carl Vine and destined to become a piano masterpiece. In this episode, Poom sits down with Prof. Daniel Chua to discuss his connection with the composer and the captivating story behind his royal affiliation, having studied under the patronage of Princess Galyani of Thailand. He also reflects on the challenges of balancing a teaching career with his performance pursuits. Get an exclusive first look at this remarkable work before its world premiere!Fantasia Divina is commissioned by the Music Department and Cultural Management Office of the University of Hong Kong with support from the UOB (United Overseas Bank).Speaker: Poom PrommachartModerator: Prof. Daniel ChuaMonth of Recording: Nov 2024 | — | ||||||
| 6/5/25 |  EP 19 | Music in Words with Daishin Kashimoto & Alessio Bax | Berlin Philharmonic Concertmaster Daishin Kashimoto and pianist Alessio Bax share a deep friendship on and off stage. In this 'Music in Words' dialogue hosted by Prof. Daniel Chua, they reflect on their decade-long collaboration, the joy of making music together, and the challenges of balancing their busy orchestral and solo careers with chamber performances. Speaker: Daishin Kashimoto and Alessio BaxModerator: Prof. Daniel ChuaMonth of Recording: May 2023 | — | ||||||
| 5/26/25 |  EP 18 | Music in Words with Elim Chan | Conductor Elim Chan captivates audiences at prestigious halls and festivals worldwide. In this 'Music in Words' dialogue hosted by Prof. Daniel Chua, she shares her artistic journey from a young musician in Hong Kong to a globe-trotting conductor, reflecting on her challenges, passion, and dedication to contemporary music.Speaker: Elim ChanModerator: Prof. Daniel ChuaMonth of Recording: November 2024 | — | ||||||
| 4/25/25 |  EP 17 | Music in Words with Hannes Minnaar | Dutch pianist Hannes Minnaar is set for his Hong Kong Debut: a 3-hour solo recital of Shostakovich's complete 24 Preludes and Fugues, and a chamber performance of Beethoven's Piano Concerto No. 4 with HK Phil string principals.Ahead of the concerts, Minnaar joins Prof. Daniel Chua for an online 'Music in Words' dialogue, offering insights into these iconic works and reflecting on a journey that began with the Queen Elisabeth Competition. Tune in and discover how Minnaar breathes life into every note he plays.Speaker: Hannes MinnaarModerator: Prof. Daniel ChuaMonth of Recording: March 2025 | — | ||||||
| 4/18/25 |  EP 16 | Kundera & Beethoven | Explore how Milan Kundera's The Unbearable Lightness of Being intertwines with Beethoven's final string quartet, Op. 135. Professor Daniel Chua, Chair Professor of Music at HKU, delves into the philosophical themes of existence, decision-making, and the contrasts between lightness and heaviness. The episode also features the Czech Philharmonic String Principals, who perform musical excerpts to illustrate the rich interplay between music and literature.Speaker: Prof. Daniel ChuaMonth of Recording: March 2025 | — | ||||||
| 11/7/24 |  EP 14 | Isabelle Faust & Alexander Melnikov | Acclaimed violinist Isabelle Faust and pianist Alexander Melnikov presented the Complete Beethoven Violin Sonatas in 3 concerts at HKU MUSE in 2023. During a 'Music in Words' discussion hosted by Prof. Daniel Chua, they reflected on their musical partnership, examined the subtleties of all 10 sonatas, and offered a glimpse into the composer's extraordinary ability to convey a diverse range of emotions and characters. Speakers: Isabelle Faust & Alexander Melnikov Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: April 2023 | — | ||||||
| 10/15/24 |  EP 13 | TwoSet Violin | In this special ‘Music in Words’ dialogue, Brett and Eddy took the Grand Hall stage alongside Prof. Daniel Chua to offer a glimpse of their creative process, how they navigate the landscape of social media, and the rollercoaster ride of building a successful career through digital content and live world tours. Speaker: Brett Yang & Eddy Chen, TwoSet Violin Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2024 | — | ||||||
| 8/4/22 |  EP 9 | Bruce Liu in the Time of COVID-19 | Winner of the 2021 International Chopin Piano Competition, Bruce Liu has become a real sensation of the pianistic world and has been on an extensive tour across the world’s most prestigious stages. The recording of his title-winning performance was praised by Gramophone as "one of the most distinguished Chopin recitals of recent years, full of maturity, character and purpose." We are thrilled to welcome Bruce to this new episode of 'Music in Words'. In conversation with Prof. Daniel Chua, Bruce talks about his artistic inspirations, interests in jazz and karting, thoughts on his overnight success and how technology influences the evolution of artistic approaches. Click to listen and find out more! An accompanying playlist featuring the music discussed is available on Spotify. Playlist: 'Bruce Liu in the Time of COVID-19 Playlist' Video: 'Music in Words: Bruce Liu' on YouTube Speaker: Bruce Liu Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: May 2022 | — | ||||||
| 1/20/22 |  EP 8 | Ian Bostridge: Schubert’s Song Cycles | Widely recognized as one of today’s finest interpreters of Franz Schubert, celebrated tenor Ian Bostridge talks about Schubert’s song cycles, Die schöne Müllerin and Winterreise, and his own journey as a scholar-turned-vocalist. To accompany this episode, tune in to the recordings of these song cycles in the Spotify playlist. Playlist: 'Ian Bostridge: Schubert’s Song Cycle Playlist' Video: 'Music in Words: Ian Bostridge' on YouTube Speaker: Ian Bostridge Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: January 2019 | — | ||||||
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| 3/22/21 |  EP 7 | Konstantin Lifschitz: The Art of Fugue | "Hope you love the endless, abstract, and powerful message of this work..." Recorded during his visit in 2015 at HKU, pianist Konstantin Lifschitz discussed with Prof. Daniel Chua the art of playing J.S. Bach's The Art of Fugue. An accompanying playlist featuring Mr. Lifschitz's own recording of the masterpiece is also available on Spotify. Playlist: 'Konstantin Lifschitz: The Art of Fugue Playlist' Video: 'Music in Words: Konstantin Lifschitz (2015)' on YouTube Speaker: Konstantin Lifschitz Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2015 | — | ||||||
| 2/23/21 |  EP 6｜Angela Hewitt: The Well-Tempered Clavier | Bach's 'The Well-Tempered Clavier' has laid the backbone of classical chromaticism, revealing the full-colour spectrum of all the 24 keys. Highly acclaimed as a Bach interpreter, pianist Angela Hewitt discusses the work's architecture, musicality, and spiritual elements, and shares with us what this music means to her. Video: 'Music in Words: Angela Hewitt' on YouTube Speaker: Angela Hewitt Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2018 | — | ||||||
| 1/11/21 |  EP 5｜Paul Lewis in the Time of COVID-19 | Pianist Paul Lewis shares with us how he makes use of the lockdown to revisit old repertoire and discover new works, his experience with live streaming, and his reflection on the meaning of live concerts. A heralded interpreter of Beethoven and Schubert, Paul also tells us how he finds their works deeply consoling at this time. Playlist: 'Paul Lewis in the Time of COVID-19 Playlist' Video: 'Paul Lewis in the Time of COVID-19' on YouTube Speaker: Paul Lewis, CBE Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2020 | — | ||||||
| 1/11/21 |  EP 4｜Belcea Quartet in the Time of COVID-19 | Krzysztof Chorzelski of the Belcea Quartet shares how the ensemble copes with the unprecedented challenges and what the Beethoven Cycle means to them, and reflects fondly on their time with their mentors, the great Alban Berg and Amadeus Quartets. Playlist: 'Belcea Quartet in the Time of COVID-19 Playlist' Video: 'Belcea Quartet in the Time of COVID-19' on YouTube Speaker: Krzysztof Chorzelski Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2020 | — | ||||||
| 1/8/21 |  EP 3｜Jaap van Zweden in the Time of COVID-19 | Maestro Jaap van Zweden shares his leadership philosophy, his interpretation of Beethoven symphonies, his work with the Papageno Foundation, as well as the inspiration from other great conductors, including an episode on picking up the baton for the first time under Bernstein’s encouragement. Playlist: 'Jaap van Zweden in the Time of COVID-19' Video: 'Maestro van Zweden in the Time of COVID-19' on Facebook Speaker: Jaap van Zweden, SBS Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: October 2020 | — | ||||||
| 1/8/21 |  EP 2｜Oliver Schnyder Trio in the Time of COVID-19 | Oliver Schnyder and Benjamin Nyffenegger of the Oliver Schnyder Trio talk about their projects during the pandemic, how their personalities shape the group’s dynamics, the unique beauty composers reveal through the piano trio repertoire, as well as their experience in presenting these musical gems. Playlist: 'Oliver Schnyder Trio in the Time of COVID-19 Playlist' Video: 'Oliver Schnyder Trio in the Time of COVID-19' on YouTube Speakers: Oliver Schnyder & Benjamin Nyffenegger Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2020 | — | ||||||
| 1/8/21 |  EP 1｜Takács Quartet in the Time of COVID-19 | In this dialogue with HKU’s Prof. Daniel Chua, Edward Dusinberre and Harumi Rhodes of the Takács Quartet shared their thoughts in response to the unprecedented challenges we all face. Find out how the Quartet’s programming philosophy has evolved, what collaborations they find meaningful, and what music resonates in their minds. Playlist: 'Takács Quartet in the Time of COVID-19' Video: 'Takács Quartet in the Time of COVID-19' on YouTube Speakers: Edward Dusinberre & Harumi Rhodes Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua Month of Recording: September 2020 | — | ||||||
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