Meet-the-Artist Session - Unravel the Fascinating World of Vocal Music [Programme Overview]

The Versatile Voice of Distinction Alex Tam [Programme Overview]

全能美聲譚天樂 [簡介]

2024

Throughout the ages, vocal music has held a special position in our lives, carrying emotions, narratives, and cultural expressions like no other form of art. By exploring the intricate dynamics of vocal music, we can gain a deeper comprehension of the incredible potency found within every note, every melody, and every breath. Embark on this journey with Mr Alex Tam, and unravel the fascinating world of diverse vocal music.

聲樂作為一種表達情感、敘述故事和展現文化特色的藝術形式，在音樂歷史的長河中一直佔據著特殊的地位。通過研究聲樂的細膩內涵，我們能夠更深入地解讀每一個音符、每一段旋律、每一次歌者呼吸中蘊含的力量。盼望我們與譚天樂先生一同踏上這個美妙的旅程，共同探索聲樂多樣化的迷人世界。

"Mr Alex Tam is an opera singer, choral conductor and composer who is currently chorus director of Opera Hong Kong, a voice teacher and choir conductor at the HKAPA, and conductor of the Hong Kong Children's Choir. He was appointed as conductor of The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) Choir in 2021. With a career devoted to vocal music, Mr Tam has established himself as a pinnacle of musical excellence and an inspiration in the choral arts community.

Alex’s career has encompassed leading roles in operas, concerts and other productions worldwide. His operatic performances have spanned over 30 roles, and on the concert platform he has appeared as a soloist under the baton of Maestro Helmuth Rilling in JS Bach’s Mass in B minor, Haydn’s The Creation, and Mozart’s Mass in C. In 2000 Alex joined the renowned French soprano Elisabeth Videl in a duo concert as part of Le French May programme. He also took on leading roles at the Hong Kong Arts Festivals in Coffee Cantata in 2002, and in the chamber opera Heart of Coral by Dr Chan Hing Yan in 2013 and 2023.

Among further achievements on the home front are when Alex led The Hong Kong Children’s Choir performance of Symphony with Christmas Angels with the Hong Kong Philharmonic in 2011, and Sinfonia Antarctica by Vaughan Williams in 2013. In 2015 he was appointed Chorus Master of a Guinness World Record-breaking event, ODE TO JOY - Concert of Ten Thousand, co-presented by RTHK, Opera Hong Kong and The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG). The following year he was appointed Artistic Director of the HKFYG Jockey Club Hong Kong International A Cappella Festival. His honours include the Associate of the Royal Academy of Music award recently received for his significant contribution to the music profession, and an Outstanding Musician Award from the Hong Kong Music and Dance Association in 2018.

As a composer, Alex's compositions were included in the Alex Tam Choral Collections for Treble Voices published by The Hong Kong Children's Choir (HKCC) and Alex Tam Collection by the CU Chorus. In 2021, The HKCC presented two performances of HKCC sings Alex Tam, featuring all of Alex's choral works. Alex is also a radio presenter on RTHK Radio 4.

As the Artist-in-Residence for this year, Alex has meticulously planned a series of activities. Through a Meet-the-Artist Session talk, a masterclass and a finale concert, he will provide an enriching musical experience for the students, staff and alumni of PolyU, fostering a profound understanding of music and integrating it further into their lives."--Culture Promotion and Events Office webpage

The video was captured at Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Culture Promotion and Events Office YouTube channel

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