Meet Beethoven with Piano：Episode 6: Lok-ting Chau / Kinwai Shum/ Hin-yat Tsang

Beethoven has had a profound impact on the world, earning him the title of "maestro of the classical music realm." By listening to his works, one can sense his unwavering determination and gain a positive outlook on life.

In this joint production by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and Radio Television Hong Kong, 32 virtuoso pianists take you on a journey to meet Beethoven with piano.

In this episode, the following works have been selected for the audience's enjoyment:
- Piano Sonata No. 15 in D, Op. 28, 'Pastorale', 1st movement: Allegro (Lok-ting Chau)
- Piano Sonata No. 27 in E minor, Op. 90, 1st movement: Mit Lebhaftigkeit und durchaus mit Empfindung und Ausdruck (Kinwai Shum)
- Piano Sonata No. 30 in E, Op. 109, 1st movement: Vivace, ma non troppo and 2nd movement: Prestissimo (Hin-yat Tsang)


Lok-ting Chau graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and the Hochschule für Musik, Theater und Medien Hannover in Germany. She was awarded the Honorary Artists of the Foshan Grand Theatre and regularly holds duo masterclasses at the University of Hong Kong's School of Professional and Continuing Education.

Kinwai Shum obtained his Master of Music degree and Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. In 1999, he achieved third place in the Hilton Head International Piano Competition in the United States and fourth place in the 8th Hamamatsu International Piano Academy Competition in Japan. He was awarded an Honorary Diploma at the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona, Spain.

Hin-yat Tsang is the champion of the ‘Piano-Campus’ Award in Paris, the Manchester International Concerto Competition , and the Asian Chopin Competition in Tokyo. He is also a prize-winner at the Maria Canals International Music Competition in Barcelona, the James Mottram International Piano Competition in Manchester, the Manhattan International Music Competition in New York, the Gina Bachauer Young Artists in Salt Lake City, and the Hong Kong International Piano Competitions .