The Grand Hall in the Lee Shau Kee Lecture Centre, with its exceptional acoustics and 1,000-seat capacity, is one of the highlights of the Centennial Campus and an excellent venue for academic lectures and cultural activities. But to ensure all future events in the Hall will be perfectly heard, the University organised a series of ‘Preliminary Acoustic Test Concerts’ last December to identify and address any potential issues. Students and staff were given the opportunity to join professional acousticians in shaping the Hall’s acoustics before its official opening.

The celebrated acts included A Night at the Opera, The Snowman & The Bear and the most sought-after ‘Rebecca Pan and Friends’. Organised by the General Education Unit, this last concert brought together the legendary Chinese diva and young musicians for an inspiring dialogue cum mini concert. Not only did Ms Pan perform with a group of young artists, she also shared her musical journey with the audience and discussed the way she explored her hybrid identity and her mixture of music and cultures.