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'''Chan Wing-wah''', [[Justice of the peace|JP]] ({{zh|t=陳永華|s=陈永华|p=Chen Yonghua}}<ref>Liu Ching-chih (2010), Critical History of New Music in China. Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press, p. 890.</ref>; born 1954, [[Hong Kong]]) is a [[Chinese people|Chinese]] [[conducting|conductor]] and [[composer]]. He is professor of music at the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]] and president of the [[Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong]]. He was also chairman of the [[Hong Kong Composers’ Guild]], vice president of the [[Asian Composers’ League]] and board member of the [[International Society for Contemporary Music]] (ISCM). He composed over 100 works, including eight symphonies. He was awarded several times, e.g. with the [[ACL Yoshiro Irino Memorial Prize]], the [[Ten Outstanding Young Persons|Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award]] and the composition award of the [[International Double Reed Society]] in Florida.
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'''Chan Wing-wah''' ([[Justice of the peace|JP]] ({{zh|t=陳永華|labels=no}};<ref>Liu Ching-chih (2010), Critical History of New Music in China. Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press, p. 890.</ref> born 1954, in [[Hong Kong]]) is a [[Chinese people|Chinese]] [[conducting|conductor]] and [[composer]]. He is professor of music at the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]] and president of the [[Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong]]. He was also chairman of the [[Hong Kong Composers' Guild]], vice president of the [[Asian Composers' League]] and board member of the [[International Society for Contemporary Music]] (ISCM). He composed over 100 works, including eight symphonies. He was awarded several times, e.g. with the [[ACL Yoshiro Irino Memorial Prize]], the [[Ten Outstanding Young Persons|Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award]] and the composition award of the [[International Double Reed Society]] in Florida.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.centennialcollege.hku.hk/about-centennial-college/staff/president-s-office/professor-chan-wing-wah |title=Centennial College - Professor Chan Wing Wah - President's Office - Staff - About Centennial College - About Centennial College - Staff - President's Office - Professor Chan Wing Wah |access-date=2018-07-15 |archive-date=2018-07-15 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180715181700/https://www.centennialcollege.hku.hk/about-centennial-college/staff/president-s-office/professor-chan-wing-wah |url-status=dead }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.appletreemusic.hk/composers/chan-wing-wah/|title=伦理片大全 清宫秘史-团鬼六夕颜夫人}}</ref>


== Life and work ==
== Life and work ==
Chan Wing-wah earned a teacher's diploma from Northcote College of Education in 1974. 1975 he graduated from the Sir Robert Black College of Education of the [[Hong Kong Institute of Education]]. From 1975 to 1979 he studied [[composition (music)|composition]] with [[David Gwilt]] at the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong|Chinese University of Hong Kong]] (CUHK) and obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (Music). In 1979 he received the Fellowship Diploma in Music Composition (FTCL) from [[Trinity College of Music]] in London. From 1980 to 1985 he was [[ Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan|Commonwealth Fellow]] with [[John Beckwith]] at the [[University of Toronto]] ([[Master of Music]] and [[Doctor of Music]]). Sponsored by the [[German Academic Exchange Service]] in 1986, he attended the [[Darmstädter Ferienkurse|Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music]]. After his studies he decided to go back to Hong Kong.<ref> Chi-kuen Lau (1997), Hong Kong's colonial legacy, Hong Kong: Chinese University Press, p. 12.</ref>
Chan Wing-wah earned a teacher's diploma from Northcote College of Education in 1974. 1975 he graduated from the Sir Robert Black College of Education. From 1975 to 1979 he studied [[composition (music)|composition]] with [[David Gwilt]] at the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]] (CUHK) and obtained a [[Bachelor of Arts]] (Music). In 1979 he received the Fellowship Diploma in Music Composition (FTCL) from [[Trinity College of Music]] in London. From 1980 to 1985 he was [[Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan|Commonwealth Fellow]] with [[John Beckwith (composer)|John Beckwith]] at the [[University of Toronto]] ([[Master of Music]] and [[Doctor of Music]]). Sponsored by the [[German Academic Exchange Service]] in 1986, he attended the [[Darmstädter Ferienkurse|Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music]]. After his studies he decided to go back to Hong Kong.<ref>Chi-kuen Lau (1997), Hong Kong's colonial legacy, Hong Kong: Chinese University Press, p. 12.</ref>


He composed eight symphonies as well as orchestral and chamber music. His works have been performed in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Performers were the Kroumata Ensemble, the Ensemble Antipodes, the [[Fires of London]] ensemble, the [[Kronos Quartet]] and the [[Ensemble Sortisatio]].
He composed eight symphonies as well as orchestral and chamber music. His works have been performed in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Performers were the Kroumata Ensemble, the Ensemble Antipodes, the [[Fires of London]] ensemble, the [[Kronos Quartet]] and the [[Ensemble Sortisatio]].


From 1993 to 2004 he was chairman of the [[Hong Kong Composers' Guild]]. From 1993 to 2009 he was honorary conductor of the [[The Hong Kong Children's Choir|Hong Kong Children's Choir]]. Since 2001 he is chairman of the [[Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong]].<ref>Daniel Gervais (2006), Collective management of copyright and related rights, The Hague: Kluwer Law International, p. 404.</ref> From 1995 to 2004 he was a member of the [[Hong Kong Arts Development Council]]. Since 1995 he has been Music Director of the [[Hong Kong Oratorio Society]]. From 1995 to 2000 he was a board member of the Guangzhou Federation of Youths. From 1996 to 2006 he was chairman of the [[Hong Kong Jockey Club]] Music and Dance Fund. From 1997 to 2001 he was board member of the [[International Society for Contemporary Music]] and 2002 vice president of the [[Asian Composers' League]]. Since 2000 he is adviser to the [[Leisure and Cultural Services Department]] and since 2005 of the [[Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra]]. From 2002 to 2004 he was chairman of the [[Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra]] and between 1994 and 1996 its first composer in residence. From 2004 to 2005 he served on the advisory board of the [[Singapore Chinese Orchestra]] and from 2004 to 2006 of the [[China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra]] and the [[The Hong Kong Melody Makers|Hong Kong Melody Makers]]. From 2005 to 2006 he was member of the [[West Kowloon Cultural District Consultative Committee]].
From 1993 to 2004 he was chairman of the [[Hong Kong Composers' Guild]]. From 1993 to 2009 he was honorary conductor of the [[Hong Kong Children's Choir]]. Since 2001 he has been the chairman of the [[Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong]].<ref>Daniel Gervais (2006), Collective management of copyright and related rights, The Hague: Kluwer Law International, p. 404.</ref> From 1995 to 2004 he was a member of the [[Hong Kong Arts Development Council]]. Since 1995 he has been the music director of the [[Hong Kong Oratorio Society]]. From 1995 to 2000 he was a board member of the Guangzhou Federation of Youths. From 1996 to 2006 he was chairman of the [[Hong Kong Jockey Club]] Music and Dance Fund. From 1997 to 2001 he was board member of the [[International Society for Contemporary Music]] and 2002 vice president of the [[Asian Composers' League]]. Since 2000 he has been an adviser to the [[Leisure and Cultural Services Department]] and since 2005 of the [[Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra]]. From 2002 to 2004 he was chairman of the [[Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra]] and between 1994 and 1996 its first composer in residence. From 2004 to 2005 he served on the advisory board of the [[Singapore Chinese Orchestra]] and from 2004 to 2006 of the [[China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra]] and the [[The Hong Kong Melody Makers|Hong Kong Melody Makers]]. From 2005 to 2006 he was member of the [[West Kowloon Cultural District Consultative Committee]].


Since 1986 he teaches music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. In 1996 he became reader. He served as dean and from 2000 to 2006 as vice president of the philosophical faculty. In 2001 he became professor of music. Since 2007 he is Director of the Centre for Creative and Performing Arts and deputy director of the College of Humanities and Law at the School of Professional And Continuing Education at the [[University of Hong Kong]].
Since 1986 he has taught music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He became reader in 1996 and became Professor of Music in 2001 . He was Chairman of Music Department from 1992-2005 and Associate Dean of Arts 1998-2006. Prof. Chan is now Vice-President (Academic) and Director, School of Management at the Centennial College established by the [[University of Hong Kong]] (HKU), Senior Advisor at the School of Professional And Continuing Education of HKU and the adjunct professor at CUHK.


== Filmographie ==
== Fraud conviction ==
Chan Wing-wah was convicted of fraud over a HK$1.9 million tenancy allowance.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2006-11-28 |title=Academic guilty of fraud over flat |url=https://www.scmp.com/article/573210/academic-guilty-fraud-over-flat |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=South China Morning Post |language=en}}</ref> He was found guilty of two counts of using a document with intent to deceive and ordered by the District Court to perform 200 hours of community service.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Ex-uni professor sentenced for fraud |url=https://www.news.gov.hk/isd/ebulletin/en/category/lawandorder/070103/html/070103en08001.htm |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=www.news.gov.hk}}</ref> Following conviction, he was appointed Associate Dean (Education) of the School of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Prof. CHAN Wing-Wah {{!}} School of Music |url=https://music.cuhk.edu.cn/en/leadership/chan-wing-wah |access-date=2023-10-28 |website=music.cuhk.edu.cn}}</ref>
* 2003: Yun loi si ngoi


== Awards ==
== Filmography ==
* 1979: Yu Luan Shih Award, CUHK
* 2003: Yun loi si ngoi
* 1979: Creativity Award, CUHK
* 1981: Composition award of the [[International Double Reed Society]]
* 1988: ACL Yoshiro IRINO Memorial Prize
* 1991: Composer of the Year Award of the Hong Kong Artists' Guild
* 1992: Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award of the Junior Chamber International Hong Kong
* 1993: 20th Century Masterpieces by Chinese Composers of the China Culture Promotion Society
* 1997: Most Performed Work Award − Local Serious, CASH
* 2001: Justice of the Peace of the of the [[Chief Executive of Hong Kong]]
* 2004: CASH Golden Sail Music Award – Best Serious Composition
* 2005: Best Children Song Award of the [[Radio Television Hong Kong]]
* 2007: CASH Golden Sail Music Award – Best Serious Composition


== External links ==
== External links ==
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* [http://www.naxos.com/person/Wing_Wah_Chan/22572.htm Albums of Chan Wing-wah] at [[Naxos Records]]
* [http://www.naxos.com/person/Wing_Wah_Chan/22572.htm Albums of Chan Wing-wah] at [[Naxos Records]]
* [http://www.composers21.com/compdocs/chanww.htm Chan Wing-wah] at the Living Composers Project
* [http://www.composers21.com/compdocs/chanww.htm Chan Wing-wah] at the Living Composers Project
* [http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/mus/bio/wwchan.html Biography of Chan Wing-wah] at the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110612111922/http://www.cuhk.edu.hk/mus/bio/wwchan.html Biography of Chan Wing-wah] at the [[Chinese University of Hong Kong]]
* [http://www.hkcg.org/Composers/chanwingwah_e.html Chan Wing-wah's music directory] at the Hong Kong Composer's Guild
* [http://www.hkcg.org/Composers/chanwingwah_e.html Chan Wing-wah's music directory] at the Hong Kong Composer's Guild
* [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22Chan+Wing-wah%22&aq=f Videos of Chan Wing-wah] on [[YouTube]]
* [https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=%22Chan+Wing-wah%22&aq=f Videos of Chan Wing-wah] on [[YouTube]]


== References ==
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Latest revision as of 04:43, 2 August 2024

Chan Wing-wah
Born1954 (age 69–70)
Alma materChinese University of Hong Kong
Occupation(s)Conductor, composer
Chinese name
Traditional Chinese陳永華
Simplified Chinese陈永华
Hanyu PinyinChén Yǒnghuá
Yale RomanizationChàhn Wíhng-wàh
JyutpingCan4 Wing5waa4

Chan Wing-wah (JP (陳永華;[1] born 1954, in Hong Kong) is a Chinese conductor and composer. He is professor of music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong and president of the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong. He was also chairman of the Hong Kong Composers' Guild, vice president of the Asian Composers' League and board member of the International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM). He composed over 100 works, including eight symphonies. He was awarded several times, e.g. with the ACL Yoshiro Irino Memorial Prize, the Ten Outstanding Young Persons Award and the composition award of the International Double Reed Society in Florida.[2][3]

Life and work

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Chan Wing-wah earned a teacher's diploma from Northcote College of Education in 1974. 1975 he graduated from the Sir Robert Black College of Education. From 1975 to 1979 he studied composition with David Gwilt at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) and obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Music). In 1979 he received the Fellowship Diploma in Music Composition (FTCL) from Trinity College of Music in London. From 1980 to 1985 he was Commonwealth Fellow with John Beckwith at the University of Toronto (Master of Music and Doctor of Music). Sponsored by the German Academic Exchange Service in 1986, he attended the Darmstadt International Summer Courses for New Music. After his studies he decided to go back to Hong Kong.[4]

He composed eight symphonies as well as orchestral and chamber music. His works have been performed in Australia, Asia, North America and Europe. Performers were the Kroumata Ensemble, the Ensemble Antipodes, the Fires of London ensemble, the Kronos Quartet and the Ensemble Sortisatio.

From 1993 to 2004 he was chairman of the Hong Kong Composers' Guild. From 1993 to 2009 he was honorary conductor of the Hong Kong Children's Choir. Since 2001 he has been the chairman of the Composers and Authors Society of Hong Kong.[5] From 1995 to 2004 he was a member of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. Since 1995 he has been the music director of the Hong Kong Oratorio Society. From 1995 to 2000 he was a board member of the Guangzhou Federation of Youths. From 1996 to 2006 he was chairman of the Hong Kong Jockey Club Music and Dance Fund. From 1997 to 2001 he was board member of the International Society for Contemporary Music and 2002 vice president of the Asian Composers' League. Since 2000 he has been an adviser to the Leisure and Cultural Services Department and since 2005 of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. From 2002 to 2004 he was chairman of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and between 1994 and 1996 its first composer in residence. From 2004 to 2005 he served on the advisory board of the Singapore Chinese Orchestra and from 2004 to 2006 of the China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra and the Hong Kong Melody Makers. From 2005 to 2006 he was member of the West Kowloon Cultural District Consultative Committee.

Since 1986 he has taught music at the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). He became reader in 1996 and became Professor of Music in 2001 . He was Chairman of Music Department from 1992-2005 and Associate Dean of Arts 1998-2006. Prof. Chan is now Vice-President (Academic) and Director, School of Management at the Centennial College established by the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Senior Advisor at the School of Professional And Continuing Education of HKU and the adjunct professor at CUHK.

Fraud conviction

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Chan Wing-wah was convicted of fraud over a HK$1.9 million tenancy allowance.[6] He was found guilty of two counts of using a document with intent to deceive and ordered by the District Court to perform 200 hours of community service.[7] Following conviction, he was appointed Associate Dean (Education) of the School of Music, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen.[8]

Filmography

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  • 2003: Yun loi si ngoi
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References

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  1. ^ Liu Ching-chih (2010), Critical History of New Music in China. Hong Kong: The Chinese University Press, p. 890.
  2. ^ "Centennial College - Professor Chan Wing Wah - President's Office - Staff - About Centennial College - About Centennial College - Staff - President's Office - Professor Chan Wing Wah". Archived from the original on 2018-07-15. Retrieved 2018-07-15.
  3. ^ "伦理片大全 清宫秘史-团鬼六夕颜夫人".
  4. ^ Chi-kuen Lau (1997), Hong Kong's colonial legacy, Hong Kong: Chinese University Press, p. 12.
  5. ^ Daniel Gervais (2006), Collective management of copyright and related rights, The Hague: Kluwer Law International, p. 404.
  6. ^ "Academic guilty of fraud over flat". South China Morning Post. 2006-11-28. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  7. ^ "Ex-uni professor sentenced for fraud". www.news.gov.hk. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
  8. ^ "Prof. CHAN Wing-Wah | School of Music". music.cuhk.edu.cn. Retrieved 2023-10-28.
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