02/08/2025
Interview | Reinvented Magic Flute a source of controversy? Why do inscrutable operas merit more attention than the accessible ones? Interview with Ms Scarlett Chan, a renowned concert pianist and a seasoned administrator
Recently, a local adaptation of the opera Magic Flute has become a subject of heated discussion. In view of this, ArtMap sought the perspective of Ms Scarlett Chan (formerly known as Jie Chen), whose deep expertise spans both artistic creation and administration. As a successful concert pianist, she knows the heart of performance intimately; as the founder of a university music department and a seasoned administrator with credentials from a world-class institution, she possesses a rare insight into the strategic challenges of arts organisations. This dual-identity—the fusion of an artist’s sensibility with a leader’s rationality—makes her the ideal voice to analyze the current controversies in opera and envision the industry’s future. At ArtMap’s invitation, she shares her profound insights below, speaking in her capacity as an independent observer.
Disclaimer: The views expressed herein are solely those of Scarlett Chan in her personal capacity. They do not represent the standpoint or policies of Opera Hong Kong or its board of directors.
📖For the full text, please see:
https://www.artmap.com.hk/post/interview-with-scarlett-chan-operahk
Written by Issac P**n
Photo provided by Scarlett Chan & Opera HK
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