A Semi-staged Opera
The Bartered Bride by Bedřich Smetana
半舞台式歌劇
A Semi-staged Opera
半舞台式歌劇
A Classic Reborn in Old Hong Kong
Bel Canto Singers Foundation presents a vibrant reimagining of Bedřich Smetana’s classic comic opera, The Bartered Bride, uniquely set in 1960s Hong Kong.
A Beloved Story, Relocated Home
· A Czech opera classic transported to the bustling squatter villages of Lai Chi Kok and the iconic Lai Yuen Amusement Park.
· Experience a perfect blend of timeless music and vivid local heritage.
Innovative Semi-Staged Spectacle
· Led by conductor Yip Wing-sie, the 41-piece live orchestra is placed at the heart of the stage, becoming part of the visual storytelling.
· This format creates a powerful, direct synergy between the vibrant score and the vocal drama, offering an immersive experience.
A Tribute to Our City's Spirit
· More than a performance, it's an artistic homage to Hong Kong’s collective memory and resilience.
· Sung in English with bilingual subtitles, showcasing local talent and making opera accessible to all.
經典喜劇·香港情懷
美聲匯呈獻捷克作曲家史麥塔納的經典喜歌劇《賣錯的新娘》,將故事背景獨特地注入1960年代的香港。
經典故事,本地新生
· 將捷克歌劇經典搬進荔枝角木屋區與荔園遊樂場的喧鬧場景。
· 經典旋律與本地風貌完美交融,帶來既熟悉又新鮮的藝術體驗。
半舞台式創新演繹
· 由音樂總監葉詠詩博士指揮,四十一人現場樂團置身舞台中央,化身視覺敘事的一部分。
· 此形式創造音樂與戲劇之間強大而直接的對話,打造沉浸式觀演體驗。
獻給香港的動人情書
· 不僅是一場演出,更是對香港集體記憶與社區韌性的藝術致敬。
· 以英語演唱輔以中英字幕,貫徹推動歌劇普及、培育本地藝團的宗旨。
Performance Details :
• Dates: 16 & 17 January 2026 (Friday & Saturday)
• Time: 7:30pm – 10:30pm (including an intermission)
• Venue: Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall
• Presenter: Bel Canto Singers Foundation (BCSF)
• Artistic Director: David Quah
• Conductor: Yip Wing-sie
• Director: FUNG Ka-fai
• Story Adapted by: Professor Mak Su-yin
• Supported by: Hong Kong Arts Development Council (HKADC)
節目詳情
• 日期:2026 年 1 月 16 日及 17 日(星期五及六)
• 時間:晚上 7 時 30 分至 10 時 30 分(設中場休息)
• 地點:香港大會堂 音樂廳
• 藝術總監:柯大衛
• 指揮:葉詠詩
• 導演:馮嘉輝
• 故事改編:麥淑賢教授
• 支持機構:香港藝術發展局 (HKADC)
Synopsis
In a sprawling squatter village in 1960s Lai Chi Kok, the beautiful Ma Sheung-ha is in love with factory worker Ying-kit, but a heavy cloud hangs over their future. Years ago, when faced with a financial crisis, Sheung-ha's father borrowed money the wealthy landowner To Chi-wah and signed a contract promising to marry his daughter to Mr To's son to settle the debt. Now, the time for repayment has come. Mr. To sends marriage broker Madame Kay to pressure the Ma family, demanding that Sheung-ha marry his rather simple-minded younger son, Wai-kit.
How can true love possibly triumph? How will the twice-bartered bride end up with the right groom? The circus at the legendary Lai Yuen Amusement Park bears witness to this stunning reversal of fortune!
Following the success of last year's production of Benjamin Britten's Albert Herring, the Bel Canto Singers are proud to present another witty local adaptation.
Smetana's classic comic opera comes to life in 1960s Hong Kong!
劇情簡介
在六十年代的荔枝角木屋區內,貧家女馬湘霞與工廠技工英傑,兩情相悅,互許終身。可惜湘霞之父馬大叔,當年曾向大地主杜子華老闆借錢,並立下娃娃親字據,將女兒許配與杜家抵債。如今,杜老闆派媒人婆奇姑憑據逼婚,要湘霞嫁給他那傻更更的兒子威少!
然世事難料,一重出乎意料的轉折,竟將眾人引向皆大歡喜的結局……有情人如何終成眷屬?賣錯的新娘,如何嫁對郎?荔園的馬戲班,見證鴛盟!
美聲匯繼布烈頓《阿炳飄色記》,又一妙趣改編!
史麥塔納的經典喜歌劇,以百分百香港情懷,重新演繹!
Yip Wing-sie is a renowned conductor in Asia, serving as Music Director of Hong Kong Sinfonietta from 2002 before becoming Music Director Emeritus in 2020. A first-prize winner at the Besançon International Conducting Competition, she has guest-conducted widely across Asia and Europe. A graduate of the Royal College of Music, she has received honors including France’s Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres.
葉詠詩
指揮
葉詠詩是亞洲知名指揮家,自2002年起擔任香港小交響樂團音樂總監,2020年轉任榮譽音樂總監。她曾獲法國貝桑松國際青年指揮大賽首獎,並頻繁受邀指揮亞洲及歐洲多個重要樂團。畢業於倫敦皇家音樂學院,獲法國文化部藝術與文學騎士勳章等榮譽。
Daughter of Uncle Ma and Auntie Ma
Soprano Candice Chung, trained at Manhattan School of Music and Eastman School of Music, has performed leading roles across opera and concert stages. She notably created the role of Ah Sei in the pioneering Cantonese western-style opera Kungfood, and has appeared with ensembles such as the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France as a soloist in works by Tan Dun.
馬大叔與馬大娘之女
女高音鍾嘉欣曾於曼哈頓音樂學院及伊士曼音樂學院深造,演出多部歌劇主角。她曾首演粵語西式歌劇《烏龍功夫》中「阿四」一角,並以獨唱身份與皇家音樂廳管弦樂團及法國廣播交響樂團等合作,演繹譚盾的作品,展現其跨越劇場與音樂會的演唱實力。
Micha's son by an earlier marriage.
Tenor Henry Ngan, a graduate of HKAPA and the Royal Northern College of Music, is a seasoned performer with international stage experience. He has portrayed over 40 operatic roles, including Don José in Carmen and the title role in Britten’s Albert Herring, and has performed as a soloist in works by Tan Dun. His compelling voice and dramatic presence continue to captivate audiences across continents.
男高音顏嘉樂,畢業於香港演藝學院及英國皇家音樂學院,是一位擁有豐富國際演出經驗的聲樂家。他曾飾演超過四十個歌劇角色,包括《卡門》的唐荷西及《阿炳飄色記》的主角阿炳,並曾擔任譚盾作品獨唱。其富有感染力的歌聲與舞台魅力,深受各地觀眾讚賞。
A marriage broker
媒婆
A peasant
農民
Uncle Ma's wife
馬大叔的妻子
富有的地主
杜子華的妻子
Micha and Háta's son
Head of a strolling circus
巡迴馬戲團班主
Member of the circus
馬戲團成員