This is a series of podcasts captured from live/video chats with HKU MUSE Artists at the University of Hong Kong, hosted by professors in the Music Department. Find out what music resonates in the artists’ minds in challenging times, how their musical journeys unfold, and their thoughts on the works that they present in the HKU MUSE Concert Series. Many of the episodes have an accompanying Spotify playlist with the music discussed during the conversation.
In his fifties, British pianist Paul Lewis made his second Schubert Piano Sonatas journey with a more 'human' reading in Schubert's music. Before the last two instalments of the cycle at HKU MUSE, he spoke with Prof. Daniel Chua about interpreting Schubert's works, including the last three sonatas. They explored the trilogy's charming lyricism, profound silences, and the harrowing moments of despair and hope that reflect aformidable pursuit of life's meaning. Tune in to discover what one of today's finest exponents of Schubert has learned about the human experience from the monumental cycle.
Speaker: Paul Lewis
Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua
Month of Recording: Jan 2024
16 Dec 2025
EP 22 | Music in Words with Renée Fleming
Step into the world of Renée Fleming, one of the most celebrated voices of our time! In this lively conversation with Prof. Daniel Chua, Ms. Fleming reflects on her lifelong devotion to music, from a rich musical childhood to her acclaimed operatic career. Through stories of mentorship, creativity, and advocacy for the arts, she reveals how music continues to inspire, heal, and transform.
Speaker: Renée Fleming
Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua
Month of Recording: Oct 2025
16 Dec 2025
EP 21 | Music in Words with Aristo Sham
Tune in and listen to Hong Kong's own Aristo Sham, gold medalist of the 2025 Van Cliburn International Piano Competition. In this conversation hosted by Prof. Daniel Chua, Aristo offers insights into how Hong Kong's dynamic music scene has shaped his artistry and success. Don’t miss this chance to discover the experiences and inspirations driving the next chapter of his extraordinary career.
Speaker: Aristo Sham
Moderator: Prof. Daniel Chua
Month of Recording: Aug 2025
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