SHIU Wai Yau William

邵偉祐是香港作曲、指揮家，以及鋼琴、單簧管和法國號樂手。邵氏畢業於比利時根特藝術學院作曲碩士及香港浸會大學音樂文學士（作曲主修），在校分別師承Jesse Broekman、祈道緯教授和Camilo Mendez。

他的作品涵蓋室內樂、管弦樂、開放形式作品、到多媒體作品等多種聲音創作種類，並曾於香港、荷蘭、比利時、奧地利和葡萄牙等地展出或演出。合作過的團體包括Platypus Ensemble (奧地利)、K622 Clarinet Ensembles (香港)、Orkest de Ereprijs (荷蘭)、Cello Wercken Zutphen (荷蘭)及 Peter Benoit Fonds (比利時)等。2024 年他更獲得荷蘭現代音樂樂團Orkest de Ereprijs委約，於2025年Andriessen Festival中創作全新管弦樂作品。

作曲以外，偉祐曾師承蔡浩文先生及Kristiina Poska學習管弦樂團指揮，並曾參與Flanders Symphonic Orchestra指揮大師班（比利時），他熱衷於指揮當代音樂及改編香港和比利時的流行音樂與民歌，其曾經合作之樂團包括五十男樂團、眾樂團、香港網樂管樂團、聲大夾樂管樂社（香港）、根特大學管樂團（比利時）等。在比利時留學期間他曾於Belgian National Orchestra擔任青年大使，推廣管弦樂團音樂。

於2025年由他所成立之「香港狂人樂團」，以「狂而不妄」為原則，透過聲音為主的演出，認真地表達各種天馬行空的想法。樂團定期演奏世界各地創新而大膽的當代音樂作品，結合本地作曲家全新作品，提供一個平台推廣他們的音樂，為觀眾帶來更廣闊的藝術視野。

SHIU Wai Yau, William is a Hong Kong-born composer, conductor and performer of piano, clarinet and French Horn. William obtained a master’s degree in music composition under the guidance of Jesse Broekman at KASK & Conservatorium, Ghent, Belgium. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Composition from Hong Kong Baptist University, studying from Christopher Keyes and Camilo Mendez.

William’s compositions span a wide range of genres from chamber ensembles, orchestra, open-form to multimedia works. His music has been performed and exhibited in Hong Kong, Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Portugal, etc. Ensemble/organisation William have collaborated with including Platypus Ensemble (Austria), Peter Benoit Fonds (Belgium), K622 Clarinet Ensembles (Hong Kong), Orkest de Ereprijs (Netherlands) and Cello Wercken Zutphen (Netherlands). In 2024, he was awarded the Ereprijs Xtra (Orkest de Ereprijs, Phion, NJO) commission to compose a new work for the 2025 Andriessen Festival.

In addition to composing, William has studied orchestral conducting with CHOI Ho Man and Kristiina Poska at HKBU and KASK & Conservatorium respectively. He participated the conducting masterclass by Symfonie Orkest Vlaanderen (Belgium). He is also actively involved in conducting new music and is an accomplished arranger of folk music and popular works from Hong Kong and Belgium. Ensemble William have arranged for including Men of Winds, Shinywinds, Cyber Symphonic Winds, Sforzando Wind Ensemble (Hong Kong), Gents Universitair Harmonie Orkest (Belgium). William was the young ambassador of Belgian National Orchestra in 2023-24 for the promotion of classical orchestral music.

In 2025 he formed ‘The Maniacs’. The ensemble Interprets any crazy ideas ‘hilariously but seriously’ from sound-based performances. They regularly perform innovative and bold contemporary music works around the world, alongside new compositions by local composers. It is a platform to promote their music and offers a broader artistic vision to the audience.

從小接受古典音樂的訓練並主修長笛。近年開始嘗試跳出古典音樂的框架，由聲音的本質出發，利用生活周遭的大小事物為靈感，並以聲音為媒介進行創作及表演。
她由表演者演變成創作者，對於她而言，音樂不再純粹，不再單一。有別於古典音樂，多角度地創作出音樂的其他可能， 正是她所渴望的。
她最近嘗試從視覺和聽覺上尋找聯繫，以此作為主題並利用不同物質之間的碰撞進行創作。

Since childhood, Rain has received training in classical music, specializing in flute. In recent years, she has been attempting to break free from the confines of classical music, starting from the essence of sound and using everyday objects and events as inspiration for her creative compositions and performances.
She transitioned from a performer to a creator, thus her music is no longer simple, sheer and uniform. She is excited to explore many options from various musical viewpoints.

Recently, she has been exploring the connection between visual and auditory experiences, incorporating this theme into her work by utilizing various materials and mediums.

Pete 是一位作曲家與聲音藝術家，目前就讀於香港演藝學院（HKAPA）。他的創作專注於探索聲音的有機與自然特質，靈感來自禪宗佛學以及電子音樂的美學。他經常在聲學環境中重現電子效果，並強調空間元素和與環境融合的場域特定作品。

透過他的創作實踐，Pete 致力於挑戰傳統的聆聽方式，引導觀眾進入主動且有意識的聲音體驗。作為一名爵士鋼琴家和 DJ，他將和聲與節奏的感知融入作品中，架起傳統與實驗聲音世界之間的橋樑。他的創作根植於讓實驗音樂更具親和力，將聲音與日常生活相連，並探索其轉化潛能。

Pete is a composer and sound artist currently studying at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA). His work focuses on exploring the organic and natural qualities of sound, drawing inspiration from Zen Buddhism and the aesthetics of electronic music. He often recreates electronic effects in acoustic settings, emphasizing spatial elements and site-specific compositions that merge sound with their environment.

Through his practice, Pete seeks to challenge conventional listening and guide audiences toward active, conscious engagement with sound. As a jazz pianist and DJ, he incorporates harmonic and rhythmic sensibilities into his compositions, bridging traditional and experimental sound worlds. Rooted in a commitment to making experimental music accessible, Pete’s creative practice connects sound to daily life while exploring its transformative potential.

陳詠芯，來自香港的年輕薩克斯風演奏家，在凌閣顯先生的指導下展開了她的薩克斯風之旅。 陳氏於香港浸會大學音樂系在學期間，師從著名薩克斯風演奏家孫穎麟先生，並於2023年完成音樂文學士學位。

作為香港活躍的表演者，陳氏近年來參與了眾多音樂會，以合奏成員及獨奏者身份展現她的 才華。

陳氏還積極以她的音樂來支持慈善事業。她曾為樂施會和兒童癌病基金會等組織慈善音樂會演出，用音樂幫助他人貢獻社會。

Skylar Chan, a young saxophonist in Hong Kong’s music scene, began her saxophone journey under renowned saxophonist Kevin Ling. She completed her Bachelor of Arts in Music at Hong Kong Baptist University, where she started studying with Timothy Sun. Chan continues to study with Sun, developing her skills in both classical and popular saxophone music.

Chan is an active performer in Hong Kong, playing in many concerts as both an ensemble member and a soloist. She performs in various venues, from concert halls to outdoor shows, demonstrating her versatility.

Chan also uses her music to support good causes. She has performed in charity concerts for organizations like Oxfam and the Children’s Cancer Foundation, showing her commitment to using music to help others and raise awareness for important issues in the Hong Kong community.

Lo Tsz To (Toto) is a composer and pianist from Hong Kong. He completed his Master’s degree in Music Composition at the University of Oxford under the
tutelage of Prof. Martyn Harry, supported by the Hong Kong Scholarship for Excellence Scheme. Prior to that, Toto studied music at Hong Kong Baptist University, where he was awarded the Scholarship for Outstanding Performance from the HKSAR Government Scholarship Fund.

Toto’s music has been featured at various venues, including the Fusion Arts FOCUS at the inaugural DEPOT gallery, the Jacqueline du Pré Music Building at St Hilda’s College, the Leonard Wolfson Auditorium at Wolfson College, the Clore Studios at New College, St John the Evangelist Church, and the Holywell Music Room in Oxford. His works have also been presented at the Darwin College of the University of Cambridge; the Glad Café in Glasgow; and St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences in Austria.

His compositions have been performed by the Oxford Philharmonic Orchestra, the Oxford Song Young Artist Jonathan Eyers, the Red Note Ensemble in Scotland, the Romer Quartet in Hong Kong, the pianist David Palmer, the
organist Ulla Krigul, the flautist Egor Egorkin from the Berliner Philharmoniker, and the harpist Olivia Jageurs.

Toto is passionate about opera and has served as a répétiteur for the Oxford Opera Society, performing in In Her Place in May 2024. As a piano accompanist, he has worked with the Oxford Singers, the Wolfson Choir, the United College Choir (CUHK), and the Carol Bateman School of Dancing.

As a choral performer, he has sung with the St Hilda’s College Choir in Mozart Requiem at the University Church, and with the Oxford University Chorus in Mahler Symphony No. 2 at the Sheldonian Theatre.

As a stage performer, Toto has taken part in numerous productions, including the Hong Kong Arts Festival; Palazzetto Bru Zane (Carmen); American Ballet Theatre (Whipped Cream); Teatro Regio Torino (Simon Boccanegra); Bayerisches Staatsballett (La Bayadère); Ballett Zürich (Anna Karenina); and several productions with Opera Hong Kong, such as Turandot and Aida.

Born and raised in Hong Kong, Yeung started learning the piano at the age of 6 and became attached to the oboe at the age of 11. He is graduated at Hong Kong Baptist University at year 2024, majoring in oboe performance under the tutelage of Mr. Tam, Tze-Fai Victor. He started his oboe journey at the Music Office with Mr. Chow Tak Hei and Mr. Kwan Sheung-Fung.

He is also interested in and active in orchestral playing, including Hong Kong Wind Philharmonia, Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, and Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra. While studying in school, he was the Principal Oboe of the Hong Kong Baptist University Symphony Orchestra and Collegium Musicum Hong Kong. He has also participated in the Feroci Philharmonic, Hong Kong Youth Symphony Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Youth Symphony Band.

姚多加在十二歲時開展了她的音樂之旅，學習長號和薩克斯管。她曾就讀於香港教育大學，以高年級入學學生身份在創意藝術與文化文憑課程中學習藝術行政，並以二等榮譽(一級)畢業·副修爵士樂。其後，她繼續在香港演藝學院深造，長號演奏音樂碩士。姚氏目前積極參與不同演出，音樂種類涉獵古典、流行和爵士等不同音樂風格。她同時是是一名學生及音樂導師。

Dorcas began her music journey at the age of 12 with learning trombone and saxophone. She studied in The Educational University of Hong Kong to learn about Art Administration in the Creative Art and Culture Diploma Program as a senior entry student, graduated with second class honor (division one) with a minor in jazz qualification. She continues her study in the HKAPA, Master of Music in Trombone Performance. Dorcas currently is an active performer, student and music tutor of different music genres such as classical, pop and jazz.