ART LECTURE HALL Decode the Music of The Black Myth

Highlights

Behind-the-Scenes Revelations: Dive deep into the inspirations and production processes behind the music composition, unveiling the mysterious facade of music creation.

Easter Egg Revelations: Discover hidden secrets within melodies, allowing you to experience more warmth and surprise when reliving the game.

In-depth Music Analysis: Detailed analysis of those unforgettable melodies, taking you on a journey to appreciate the rich emotions and profound cultural connotations embedded in the music.

Event Details

Time: Thursday 20 March, 15:00-16:00

Location: Museum, North Campus

Number of people: 30

Registration Method: Scan the QR code to register

Lecturer-Mengwen Zhao

A native of Shenyang, China, Mengwen Zhao commenced her very first viola training in 2002 at the Shenyang Conservatory of Music Middle School Division. From 2008 to 2013 she pursued her viola studies at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (APA), under the tutelage of Ivan Chan. She went on to earn a Performance Diploma from the Curtis Institute of Music, where she majored in viola performance studying with Hsin-yun Huang and Michael Tree, with a double major in chamber music with Peter Wiley, Arnold Steinhardt and Steve Tenenbom.Ms. Zhao’s orchestral experience include serving as Principal Viola with the Hong Kong APA Symphony Orchestra from 2010 to 2013, and the Aspen Festival Symphony Orchestra in 2011. She was also Co-Principal Viola in the Curtis Symphony Orchestra from 2015 to 2016, in addition to playing as guest musician with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta (2010-2013), Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (2014-2015) and the Symphony in C Orchestra in Camden (2013-2015). As soloist Ms. Zhao mas made concerto appearances with the Pan-Asia Symphony Orchestra (2009), in the Walton Viola Concerto, co-produced with Hong Kong Festival Orchestra under the baton of Alan Cumberland (2010). With the Hong Kong APA Symphony Orchestra she has performed the Bartok Viola Concerto in 2011 under the baton of Lio Kwok Man, and York Bowen's Viola Concerto in 2012 under the baton of Alan Cumberland. She reprised the York Bowen Viola Concerto in 2013 with the Hong Kong Sinfonietta and conductor Samuel Pang.Ms. Zhao’s festival appearances include the Aspen Music Festival in 2011, Sarasota Music Festival in 2012, Blossom Music Festival in Kent, Ohio in 2013 and the Tanglewood Music Festival in 2015.