17 2006 Feb Newscast

17 2006 Feb Newscast

17 2006 Feb Newscast

Slowly but surely, Fung Lam's music marches forward, a wave of sound that ebbs toward another shore. Touting such inspiration as John Adams, Sigur Rós and György Ligeti, this Hong Kong-born composer might very well be the next generation of minimalist, electronic music.

Youth and Talent: The Early Years Are Still Early

Born in 1979, Fung Lam has yet to hit the 30-year milestone, but his accomplishments to date are impressive. He studied at Southampton University, graduating in 2002 with a Masters in composition. He has studied under Martin Butler, Michael Finnissy and Michael Zev Gordon. In addition to composing, Lam also plays the cello.

His music has already been performed worldwide by orchestras such as the BBC Philharmonic, the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra, the Tokyo Kosei Wind Orchestra and the Hong Kong Sinfonietta. He has also performed as a special guest on BBC Radio 3, Radio New Zealand, and Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) Radio 4.