Glass Music (玻璃樂)

It's so glad to see and hear an unique instrument on the concert. Out of my expectation, many audience come nearby the stage and took photo for the glass harmonica (玻璃琴).

Glass Harmonica

樂師Thomas Bloch 在接觸樂器及演奏前，先在琴右邊的2個洗手盤中洗手，稍抹乾一下後，便把樂器從頭(大的位置)至尾(略小的部份)加水在上面，並在上面彈一次每粒樂音「熱身」一會，水的功能可能是要使樂器可以流暢地轉動吧。

The glass harmonica is sounded like ringbell or chime, very clear. it brought the feeling like Christmas. However, the volume is not as big as the ringbell. Thomas, the player washed his hands aside the instrument and before playing it. I think the water proceeded the "warm-up" procedure and made the glass harmonica much smooth. It was "turning" during he played. Under the light, it was shine and gold. It was very beautiful. Its sound was soft and sweet. When the stings orchestra played with it, it needed to pay more balance. But if it was accompanied with an ensumble (Cello, viola, oboe and flute) only, (I think) the volume was much balance and I loved it most.

This concert was recorded by RTHK Radio 4 and will be broadcast on 11 Jul (Sat.)at 8p.m.and repeated on 16 Jul (Thur) at 2p.m.