Lucia's "Mad Scene", "Il dolce suono... Spargi d'amaro pianto", a technically and expressively demanding piece, has historically been a vehicle to lift the careers of many a coloratura sopranos to stardom, and together with other popular arias such as "Regnava Nel Silenzio" and "Verranno a te sull'aure", has made Lucia di Lammermoor one of the most performed operas of all time.

The Opera Society of Hong Kong was established in 1992 by a group of dedicated singers. The Society has since fulfilled its mission to actively promote western opera and vocal music in the community in Hong Kong, while maintaining an outstanding standard of performance. With the vision of keeping abreast with world-renowned choruses, the Chorus strives to attain a professional standard. Since its establishment, the Chorus has performed over 20 operas and a rich choral repertoire. The Chorus made its highly successful debut in the Mainland in 1999 and was invited by the Guangzhou Symphony Orchestra to join their Millennium Concerts in Dongguan and Guangzhou. The Chorus has also worked with famous orchestras such as the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra. In 2005, 2006 and 2008, the Chorus was invited by the RTHK Radio 4 to participate in the Christmas Eve concerts and performed Handel?s Messiah, Vivaldi?s Gloria and A World Christmas. Recent performances including La Perichole in Le French May 2008, Musica Viva?s productions Madama Butterfly (2009), La Fille du Regiment (2010) and L?Elisir d?Amore (2011). In May 2010, the Chorus of the Opera Society of Hong Kong performed with tenor Andrea Bocelli on his Asia tour stop in Hong Kong. The Opera Society recognizes the importance of its members? musical and technical development and offers frequent opportunities for masterclasses and advanced training.

 

Chorusmaster: Raymond Fu
Rehearsal Pianist: Ronald Cheung
 
Soprano
Au Ho-yan, Agnes
Birkun Oksana
Claudia Chan
Shirley Fu
Ho Kwok-in, Connie
Katherine Kwong
Leung Po-pui, Noel
Li Si-lai
Angel Man
Jessica Ng
Ng Yee-kiu, Erica
Mylthie Wong
Pancy Wong
Wu Sui-sin,Vicki

Alto
Lora Chow
Chui Shing-yan, Janet
Fung Kong Hoi-yee, Selana
Ho Yuen-man, Flavia
Lovina Hui
Amy Lai
Law Pui-ha
Rita Leung
Nancy Li
Connie Ng
Yip Chi-kwan, Yvonne
 
Tenor
Chan Kam-hung
Chan Cheuk-hei, Andrew
Cheung Man-yee, Leslie
Hung Sze-hang, Edison
Ngan Ka-lok, Henry
Orlando
Poon Ian-hay, Isaac
Poon Kit-sang, Anthony
Ting Ka-lam
Steve Tse
Wong Chi-lok
Yau Kai-chung
Yeung Yun-loong

 

Bass
Bettinelli dal Cin, Andrea
Po Chan
Kwok Kar-kit
Albert Kwong
Lam Chun-ting, Michael
Li Yat-sing
Mak Kin-chee, Eddy
Phillip McDonald
Jacob Ng