Hong Kong Arts Festival

The Hong Kong Arts Festival (17/2/05 to 20/3/2005) is coming to town on next year
I've just received a CD sampler from the organizer,
The CD is full of wonderful music such as Beethon Symphony No 5 in C minor, Op 67 Allegro con brio by The Orchestra of the 18th Century, and Haydn Piano Concerto No 11 in D Vivace by Leif Ove Andsnes and the Norweigian Chamber Orchestra.
I'm looking forward to attending some of the concerts already.
More details could be found at their web site :

http://www.hk.artsfestival.org

Elliot Smith

I've bought the latest and last albumn of Elliot Smith who committed suicide in his 34 yrs old.
The music and the lyrics are so touching and reminds me of another brilliant rock groups Lemonhead and Eels.
I highly recommend this albumn to you.
I wish Elliot Smith's soul will rest in peace forever.

http://www.sweetadeline.net/

Training Run

I have a nice training run (10 Km) at Happy Valley Sports Ground with my younger brother and his friends.
The weather was fine although the air pollution remained serious

The Eroica Trio is coming to perform Vivaldi, Piazzola, Brahms on 27/10/2004 at The Shatin Town Hall.

http://www.eroicatrio.com

Beefolk

I attended the mini concert of Austria Jazz Group Beefolk last evening.
The show was hosted by Radio Television Hong Kong.
Their performance was brilliant that I have never thought that Jazz could be so delightful and close to classic.
Highly recommended

http://beefolk.com

New Running Shoes

I've just have a mountain run with my pair of new Adidas ruuning shoes (Adistar TR).
I feel comfortable and faster in wearing the shoes.
However, the "Ground Control System" is so powerful that I've to use more effort to lift my legs.

http://www.adidas.com.hk

Florian Ross Trios

I attended the concert performed by German Jazz Group Florian Ross Trio hosted by Radio Television Hong Kong and German Consulate Hong Kong tonight.
The performance of the group was marvellous, although there was little eye contact with the audiences or among the trios themselves.

Jazz Times review (June 2004)
" ..... (the trios)exhibit remarkable empathy and virtousity. Ross demonstrates a delicate touch on luminous pieces like Ev'ry Now and Then as well as on the georgeous piano solo closer Goodbye."

http://www.rthk.org.hk

UBS Verbier Festival Orchestra

The captioned orchestra is coming to perform in HK on 03/11/2004 (Wednesday)
They are going to play music by Mozart, Beethoven and Mussorgsky (Picture Exhibition)
I have bought the ticket and is looking forward to watching/listening their music.
Life will be much boring without such wonderful music.

http://www.veriberorchestra.com

Nairobi Marathon

Originally I've set the Boston Marathon as my aim of running
However, I have changed my mind lately
Nairobi Marathon will be my new aim from now on.
Just imaging how to conquer the highest attitude marathon makes me happy

http://www.nairobimarathon.com

The begin of running season in Hong Kong

The weather and temperature in November of Hong Kong is perfect for long run.
I've already registered four races (10 km to 21 km) on every Sunday in November already.
Running could be addictive.
I guess it's true.

(http://www.coolrunning.com)

In memory of a friend

In memory of one of my friend who deseased recently, I dedicate the song Van den Budenmayer Concerto in e minor (SBI 152) Version 1802 from The Double Life of Veronika to him
I wish his soul will rest in peace

http://www.preisner.com

Running during lunch hour

I praticed 5 Km run at Bowen Trail during lunch hour today.
The weather is fine and I have a nice run indeed.
I have to attend three races next month, and I've to practice at least 4 times a week.
In my opinion, keeping a running log motivating me to run regularly.
The running log in the Nike web site is my favourite.

http://www.nike.com/running

Lok Wah Runners Club 10 Km Race

I have completed the captioned race which was held on 3/10/2004 (Sunday) at Ma On Shan within 48 minutes
The race course is flat and the weather is fine (Sunny/28 C)
I enjoy the race indeed

http://www.lwrc.hk

National Day Race (Tai Mei Tuk)

I've completed the captioned race held in the morning today
The race course is 10 Km in distance and at the dam near Tai Mei Tuk of Tai Po (in Hong Kong)
I ranked 90 among 550 runners and my time is 45 mins+
The route is flat but a little bit dull

http://www.hkdrc.org