MSCA: From Tones to Tunes | Performance Practice of Cantonese Choral Music

Jeffrey Chan, clinician and conductor 

Matthew Wong, piano 

Free workshop presented by the Montreal Summer Choral Academy 

Cantonese is a melodic, rhythmic, and expressive language spoken by over 85 million people worldwide—twice the population of Canada! Despite the wealth of treasures in the Cantonese choral repertoire, it has often been overlooked due to challenges such as unfamiliar Chinese characters, pronunciation concerns, and lack of resources. This workshop, supported by the Chinese University of Hong Kong, aims to demystify the language and performance practices, while providing an opportunity to learn a Cantonese choral work together with the community. Plus, you’ll have the chance to experience live demonstrations of captivating Cantonese choral pieces performed by professional singers.