OREANDA-NEWS. April 24, 2012. Classical music is well known for its beneficial effects on intellectual as well as cultural growth, particularly among children. Recognising an opportunity to provide the gift of classical music for disadvantaged youth in Hong Kong, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP) recently invited 30 kids from The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Hong Kong to a company-sponsored music event, ‘Good Music This Day 2012’, reported the press-centre of CLP. 

The event, organised by the Hong Kong Sinfonietta (HKS), was designed to bring classical music to a much wider audience. CLP took this one step further by organising an exclusive ‘Young Musical Minds, Big Orchestral Dreams’ session for the youngsters, designed to provide an environment where they could learn about classical music by interacting with both HKS musicians and CLP volunteers.

‘Good Music This Day 2012’ featured a series of casual, interactive concerts and musical games that both CLP and HKS hope will foster a love for classical music among children and their families. The open-house initiative represents an important part of CLP’s community investment program because of its focus on youth- and education-related initiatives.

During ‘Young Musical Minds, Big Orchestral Dreams’, the students – ranging in age from 8-17, with varying degrees of previous musical exposure and lessons – were able to explore various classical pieces and learn about the instrumental composition of an orchestra. HKS violinist Ms Sophia Teng and principal bassoonist Mr Chin Hing-sang then shared their success stories with the children. Ms Yip Wing-sie, the Music Director of HKS also encouraged children of any background to achieve their dreams with persistence and hard work.

 Miss Daisy Chan, Public Affairs Director of CLP Power said, “CLP believes that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy music. In not only promoting arts and culture, but also broadening youth education to embrace youngsters from less fortunate families, we are proud to have helped make this event an especially meaningful one. Our business is closely intertwined with the wellbeing of Hong Kong, and ‘Care for the Community’ is one of our core values. CLP will continue to uphold its corporate citizenship by caring for the underprivileged community and nurturing young talent.”

Ms Yip Wing-sie, the Music Director of HKS, said, “We greatly appreciate CLP’s continuous support to Hong Kong Sinfonietta throughout the years. Support from corporations like CLP is really vital to us in helping us to bring classical music closer to the Hong Kong community.”

The ‘Good Music This Day 2012’ event was held on Sunday 15th April from 2:30 to 5:30 pm at Hong Kong City Hall. CLP was the sole corporate sponsor for this programme.