A cappella singing has now grown to be a highly exciting art form. By crafting purely with human voice, composers explore the boundary of imagination in melodies and harmonies. On Friday 28 March at 8pm, two exciting young a cappella groups: O-Kai from Taiwan and The 24 from the University of York, will share the stage of the Grand Hall, Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, HKU. In this concert, they will present a daring array of songs ranging from traditional to contemporary, and will premiere a new work A Touch of Rain by Dr. Chan Hing-yan, featuring Hong Kong’s foremost sheng player Loo Sze-wang. Join us in this enchanting adventure and explore the latest trends and boundaries in a cappella music. O-Kai Singers O-Kai Singers was founded by six closed friends from the aboriginal villages in Taiwan 10 years ago. The group has since presented over 500 performances around the world and won 17 awards internationally, including the 2013 CASA’s Best Jazz Album award. With a rich combination of cultural backgrounds, they have together brought their musical talents and passion to the world stage. The 24, The University of York William Brooks & Zhu Bu Xi, conductors Founded in 2008, The 24 is a progressive vocal group from The University of York, consisting of two-dozen mixed voices. With an innovative approach and a reputation forged for performing lesser-known repertoire, the group specializes in performing highly eclectic programmes to a brilliant professional standard. PROGRAMME Light of My Soul / The Whole River Red / The Windhover / Those Lines that Before I have Writ Do Lie / Three Shakespeare Songs / My Love Dwelt in a Northern Land / Prize Eight Horses / Spring is Coming / Jasmine Flower / 姐妹 / 橄欖樹 / You Gotta Be / I Want You Back / 花心 / 我的心裡只有你沒有他 / 菊花台 / Take Five / 歡樂歌 / 海闊天空 / 我要你的愛 / A Touch of Rain Free Admission, registration required. An individual registration is required for each attendee. Online registration http://www.muse.hku.hk