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Twenty-seven weeks of Note-Worthy Chats

Reimagining the choral lifestyle — a new conversation every week since January.

The Series

A talk show reimagining the choral lifestyle

Note-Worthy Chats is HKVC's flagship YouTube series — deconstructing local choral myths through inspiring guest interviews, professional insights and lighthearted anecdotes. New episodes premiere every week.

Your hosts

Kelvin Lau Founder & Artistic Director, HKVC

Alyson Hau Radio DJ & Presenter

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The Archive

The complete catalogue

Every episode since the premiere, newest first.

All Episodes

EP27 【Meet the Festival's Unsung Heroes】Great sound doesn't come easy! Every competition & concert audio setup needs advance planning & improvisation on the fly｜Sound engineer Chan Koon Wang shares his experience: 52 CCM sessions were a massive challenge!｜Note-Worthy Chats EP27 4 Jul 2026 · 17:52
EP26 【Meet a Childhood Prodigy】Started piano at 4 & passed Grade 8 by 8! Pianist & composer Jason Liu on growing up in music ｜Three-time conductor of the Junior Choir on witnessing members keep breaking boundaries｜Note-Worthy Chats EP26 26 Jun 2026 · 21:51
EP25 【Attention Music Teachers!】Is standing posture that important for conducting? What is the secret to success? Dr. Karen Grylls from NZ shares experience｜Note-Worthy Chats EP25 19 Jun 2026 · 24:22
EP24 【International Expert Spotlight Continued】Scott Leithead, Founder of Canada's Korora Choir, talks choral music & inclusion—how cross-cultural exchanges bring out the stage energy in Hong Kong students｜Note-Worthy Chats EP24 12 Jun 2026 · 15:51
EP23 【Composition 101｜🎼 Stick Around for the Brand New #HKICF2026 Commissioned Work "Stay With Me"】More chats with composers Chan Kai-young & Wong Hok-yeung! What do you actually learn studying composition in university?｜Note-Worthy Chats EP23 5 Jun 2026 · 17:53
EP22 【HKICF2026 Commissioned Work Preview ｜🎼 Stick Around for the World Premiere of "Finale"】Interview with renowned composers Chan Kai-young & Wong Hok-yeung: Just how hard is it to compose Cantonese choral pieces? Which comes first: music or lyrics?｜Note-Worthy Chats EP22 29 May 2026 · 21:29
EP21 【International Expert Series】Mat Wright from Barnsley Youth Choir: Music education is entitlement｜Note-Worthy Chats EP21 22 May 2026 · 20:03
EP20 【Interview with Felix Yeung part 2】First time judging the masterclass feels fresh! Loving the shift in school choral culture: Students are here to learn, not to fight to the death!｜Note-Worthy Chats EP20 15 May 2026 · 17:07
EP19 【HKICF2026 Jury Interview Series】A conductor since Form 2! Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Provincial Music Director Felix Yeung on growing up in music & his true duties｜Note-Worthy Chats EP19 8 May 2026 · 16:21
EP18 【Cantonese: Hard to learn, but deeply poetic?】HKICF2026 global expert Akiko Otao on interpreting lyrics across languages—why she always asks "Who are you singing for?"｜Note-Worthy Chats EP18 1 May 2026 · 21:17
EP17 【A Third Culture Kid's Music Journey】The Voice Company Artistic Director Akiko Otao moved to the US at 10 without knowing a word of English—why she still remembers those early songs｜Note-Worthy Chats EP17 24 Apr 2026 · 19:27
EP16 【Back on Stage on 4/27】PPG Choir is more than just a choir! How Plaza Premium Group uses choral music to unite staff & give back—see you at the HKVC charity concert!｜Note-Worthy Chats EP16 17 Apr 2026 · 17:22
EP15 【From Executive Lounge to Choral Stage】Why Plaza Premium Group co-founder Linda Song connected with HKICF—How corporates can support choral arts & connect communities｜Note-Worthy Chats EP15 10 Apr 2026 · 18:01
EP14 【International Expert Series】Lyn Williams from Gondwana Choirs: Why a choir is a place to be yourself?｜Note-Worthy Chats EP14 3 Apr 2026 · 17:25
EP13 【Apply by 19 April】Hong Kong Inter-School Choir is now recruiting! Performance & exchange opportunities explained—how singing builds confidence and character｜Note-Worthy Chats｜EP13 27 Mar 2026 · 13:19
EP12 Behind the scenes at the Hong Kong Inter-School Choral Festival: How teamwork built a school choral culture with over 40,000 participants｜Note-Worthy Chats EP12 20 Mar 2026 · 15:52
EP11 【International Expert Series】Dr. Anthony Trecek-King on his Hong Kong visit! Conducting local vs. US students: Hong Kong kids are passionate, but need to be bolder with emotion｜Note-Worthy Chats EP11 13 Mar 2026 · 19:50
EP10 【International Expert Series】Are conductors just dictators? How important is a choral conductor anyway? Dr. Anthony Trecek-King breaks down the path to success｜Note-Worthy Chats EP10 6 Mar 2026 · 18:04
EP9 【Setting the record straight!】Do you actually have to be good at singing for music class? Are music teachers really that busy? Deconstructing Hong Kong's school music lessons｜Note-Worthy Chats EP9 27 Feb 2026 · 16:02
EP8 Year of the Horse! HKVC wishes everyone good "singing" luck! Preparing for overseas choral exchanges: Can local Cantonese pieces help the world know Hong Kong?｜Note-Worthy Chats EP8 20 Feb 2026 · 16:13
EP7 From Hong Kong to the Rome Opera House! Famous Soprano Louise Kwong breaks down a singer's career path through her own journey｜Note-Worthy Chats EP7 13 Feb 2026 · 16:15
EP6 Famous Soprano Louise Kwong didn't start out as a soprano?! Is one voice part really better than the others? A fun fireside chat on "Altos & Basses" back in the Day｜Note-Worthy Chats EP6 6 Feb 2026 · 17:02
EP5 The Multi-talented composer: Warren Lee on weaving cultural elements into original choral works｜Note-Worthy Chats EP5 30 Jan 2026 · 17:44
EP4 Concert etiquette 101: Pianist Warren Lee on his life in music｜Note-Worthy Chats EP4 23 Jan 2026 · 18:59
EP3 【Budding MC Training Part 2】Reviewing our student hosts! Famous DJ Alyson Hau's simple breathing trick to beat stage fright｜Messed up? Just stay calm, audiences are super forgiving!｜Note-Worthy Chats EP3 16 Jan 2026 · 20:55
EP2 【Budding MC Training Part 1】With the HKICF2026 Competition cum Masterclass approaching, famous DJ Alyson Hau shares her hosting tips—eye contact is key!｜Note-Worthy Chats EP2 9 Jan 2026 · 18:46
EP1 【Series Premiere!】HKVC's brand new YouTube show is here! Hosts reveal how they met & how a radio chat sparked the show concept ｜Guest Interview｜Arts Buzz｜Note-Worthy Chats EP1 2 Jan 2026 · 17:49

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