By love-89.com At just seven years old, Hong Kong pianist Tsz Hon Anson Wong took the stage at Carnegie Hall, performing as a special guest alongside pianist Christie Julien and violinist Alexander Markov in a concert titled “Baroque to Rock.” This unique event offered attendees an extraordinary musical experience, guiding them on a journey through centuries of music that fused masterpieces from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods with rock elements.
The concert featured iconic works from classical greats such as Vivaldi, Gluck, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, and Prokofiev, accompanied by a chamber orchestra and a youth choir. According to the organizers, BirdOnAPiano, the goal was to showcase the versatility and exceptional talent of the artists, allowing the audience to rediscover familiar melodies in a fresh and engaging way.
Tsz Hon Anson Wong began his piano studies at the tender age of two and a half under the guidance of Hong Kong music master Siu-Kit Qiu. His favorite musician is Alexander Markov, with whom he has previously shared the stage. In 2023, Tsz began collaborating with the In-heritage Philharmonic and made his debut in performances at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in August 2023 and June 2024. Notably, he also completed a performance with the Vienna Mozart Symphony Orchestra at the prestigious Golden Hall in Vienna.
Markov, who has been hailed as one of the most diverse musicians, previously played for a crowd of 25,000 using a gold electric violin in a stadium setting. Julien expressed that curating a program that resonates with the audience presented a unique challenge, while also offering an opportunity to freely explore various musical styles.