Kanun virtuoso Hakan Güngör will perform the world premiere of "Dao of Water" by Enjott Schneider, commissioned by the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, with Yangqin virtuoso Lee Meng-hsueh

Hakan Güngör is celebrated as a virtuoso of the kanun (qanun), renowned for his melodic artistry, vibrant sonority, and the exquisite tenderness with which he plays. His journey in music began in Ankara in 1973, where he first learned from his father, the esteemed oud player Ali Osman Güngör. Hakan's passion for the kanun blossomed under the tutelage of Özhan Kayhan, setting the stage for a remarkable career.

He studied musical theory, composition, harmony, and counterpoint at Gazi University and ITU Turkish Music Conservatory. His musical journey has been enriched by renowned musicians and educators, including Yavuz Özüstün, Nail Yavuzoğlu, Emin Sabitoğlu, Mutlu Torun, Selahattin İçli, Ruhi Ayangil, and Erol Deran. His studies encompassed solfege, kanun techniques, and both European and Turkish classical music traditions.

Since 1993, Hakan has collaborated with an array of internationally acclaimed artists, such as Jordi Savall, Yo-Yo Ma, Renaud Garcia-Fons, Fazıl Say, Okay Temiz, and Kudsi Erguner. His work with Erguner’s ensemble included projects with directors like Robert Wilson and Carolyn Carlson. Hakan has toured extensively, performing with various ensembles and contributing to recordings in both Türkiye and Europe. He is a lecturer at Haliç University and a prominent kanun player at Istanbul Radio House.

Concept, Direction of behalf of MiklagårdArts: Ceyda Berk-Söderblom

Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra

Conductor: Chew Hee Chiat

Vocal: Gong Linna
Kanun: Hakan Güngör
Yangqin: Lee Meng-hsueh
Eco-Erhu: Xu Hui
Eco-Gaohu: Wong Sum Ho
Soprano Sheng: Chen Yi-wei

Enjott Schneider: Dao of Water Double Concerto for Yangqin, Kanun and Chinese Orchestra (Commissioned by the HKCO / World Premiere)

Kanun: Hakan Güngör

Yangqin: Lee Meng-hsueh

Eighteen Variations on a Hu Pipe Melody Ng Tai-kong Lyrics by Cai Wenji

Whence Chen Si’ang (Commissioned by the HKCO / World Premiere)