Hong Kong protestors brought cellos and violins to their demo

Hong Kong protestors brought cellos and violins to their demo

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norman lebrecht

September 29, 2014

Media reports from the semi-autonomous Chinese province suggest the organisers of the democracy protest intended to foster a peaceful atmosphere by playing classical music outside the centres of power. In a previous protest, a cello was played as demonstrators had their heads ceremonially shaved.

Chan Kin-man, one of the organisers, believes in the power of music to melt hearts. Sadly, it did not work out that way. Report here.

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