Brazilian Fantasy with Ney Rosauro
Fiona Foo will play Rosauro's famous 'Concerto No.1 for Marimba and Orchestra' – known as the most popular marimba concerto of all time – while the Hong Kong Philharmonic's principal timpanist James Boznos and renowned local marimba musician Eliise Liu will present the Hong Kong premiere of Rosauro's 'Double Concerto for Marimba, Timpani and Orchestra'. The composer himself will also perform a solo rendition of his Brazilian Suite for vibraphone. Tickets are available from $200 to $500, with concessions available.
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Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Daily Mirror
'I was on crack at 14 and feral like a street dog - I should be dead'
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If you got too close to us, said the wrong thing, straight away I was going at you.' He said the gym is 'the best therapy I've ever been to in my life'. Steven, 46, is battling the poverty and hopelessness, helping the next generation avoid the same traps that almost consumed him. He reached a junction in his own life 20 years ago when his father killed himself. He said: 'I had to say to myself, the writing's on the wall. The odds are not good. There's people around you who are going to prison for a long time. The way they were already coming to a dead end in their life at such a young age. We're thrown on the scrapheap. Your options are very slim, work at Nissan or a call centre. I'm grateful for those places but if you do have ambition it's hard.' Steven found solace in MMA and went on to become a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and an England coach in the sport. He said: 'It transformed my life and it's doing the same with these young lads. 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When he was linked up with Steven through Sunderland's Positive Steps programme in April 2022, Aaron was told to be at the gym each morning at 5am. It was the shock to the system he needed. 'Every day I used to wake up and think, what on earth have I got myself into? I'm going there to get picked up, to get slammed back on the floor, to get picked back up, to get slammed back on the floor. It wasn't even physically draining, it was mentally draining. But over time you build a strong wall. 'It takes all your pain and all your past trauma away because all you're thinking about is fighting. Once you're at rock bottom there's only one way to go and that's up and this kind of sport will help you get there. Those who've got inner anger and just need a release, this is the best thing I've ever done that's helped me.' Aaron now works at events space The Point in Sunderland and wants to become cabin crew for Emirates. He is one of many lads who have been helped by Steven's programme. Sam, 25, spiralled into nefarious activities after losing his mum to kidney failure... until he found salvation in mixed martial arts. Steven said he was banished from Newcastle by his family and moved to Sunderland where his dad lived. 'Sam spent three months in his bedroom. His mental health was not good. And then he came across me and the rest is history,' Steven added. Sam and his brother now own a demolition firm which works across the country. Faiz, 20, left Iraq because of death threats and persecution. He walked from Minsk in Belarus to Calais and has had no contact with his family since. Steven said: 'Faiz talks about how hard it is to get to Britain as an asylum seeker. He was 14 and licking leaves to get water. Now he's got a full-time job, drives a BMW, got his own house. He doesn't do any martial arts now but it's fantastic he's part of society. He's a taxpayer.' Lennon was just 14 when he joined the gym to escape the streets. 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Through me doing this film, we can try to make a difference.' He has certainly made a difference to Aaron's life. He said: 'I was watching the documentary and I seen my younger self and I just thought he didn't deserve it. I just wanted to give him a big hug through the screen. When I look back, I really did not think I was gonna make it past 16. I thought I'd have been dead or in prison. I think I would have if it wasn't for Steven. He showed me what I can do with my life.'
Metro
2 days ago
- Metro
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Daily Mail
3 days ago
- Daily Mail
Cruz Beckham, 20, packs on the PDA with girlfriend Jackie Apostel, 30, during a summer holiday as family feud with brother Brooklyn continues
Cruz Beckham packed on the PDA with his glamorous girlfriend Jackie Apostel during a summer holiday as the family feud with his brother Brooklyn continues. The musician, 20, and the Brazilian singer, 30, have been enjoying a break in Miami, with Jackie sharing a series of photos to Instagram on Friday. She looked incredible in a red strapless mini dress which she teamed with a pair of gingham heels. Cruz opted for a smart, pink pinstriped shirt with wide legged trouser and Converse trainers. The couple headed out for a glass of wine with Jackie captioning the update: 'In the middle of nowhere :)' Cruz is currently embroiled in a widening family rift with wayward older brother Brooklyn, 26, and his actress wife, Nicola Peltz, 31. Both Victoria and David Beckham have become estranged from Brooklyn and his wife after they failed to attend any of his father's 50th birthday celebrations in May. Despite flying to London, Brooklyn and Nicola didn't attend the big family party at the Beckhams' Cotswolds home or an idyllic trip to France or a meal at Notting Hill restaurant, Core. Brooklyn did however wish his granddad Ted a happy 77th birthday on Thursday after his estranged mum Victoria snubbed him from her family tribute. The eldest son is currently locked in a bitter feud with his parents, with him and his wife Nicola Peltz being pitted against the rest of the family. Sharing a photo with David's dad Ted, he wished him well writing: 'Happy birthday grandad. I love you xx.' Meanwhile back home Victoria honoured her father-in-law with a family snap that did not include her eldest son and his wife. She captioned the post: 'Happy birthday @tedbeckham kisses' before going on to tag sons Romeo, 22, Cruz as well as daughter Harper, 14. In another update, Brooklyn embraced his billionaire father-in-law in snaps from the family getaway to St Tropez. He enjoyed a friendly beer with Nelson Peltz, 83, before packing on the PDA with wife Nicola onboard the businessman's superyacht. Amid the trip the couple enjoyed a swanky lunch with Brooklyn's godfather Elton John, who sources revealed planned the dinner in a desperate attempt to calm the family's feud. Nicola shared a slew of final holiday snaps from the couple's lavish trip before heading home to the US. Sir Elton, who has been friends with David and Victoria Beckham for over 30 years, treated Brooklyn and Nicola to food at fancy La Guerite beach club in the South of France. According to The Sun, Sir Elton 'briefly' spoke about the family's feud in the hope Brooklyn would patch things up with his parents. A source said: 'Elton of old may have relished in taking sides - in this case his young godson, Brooklyn - but two years off his 80th birthday, he's a man who has seen and done it all. He just wants everyone to be happy. 'There is no sidetaking as such; he simply adores his godson, and really has a laugh with Nicola who he thinks has a great sense of humour. He wants to look after them in his role as 'spiritual adviser' as a godfather, it's a role he takes seriously. 'Elton and David think the situation is terribly sad, and has gently suggested to all involved that life is short - to patch things up.' In another update, Brooklyn embraced his billionaire father-in-law in snaps from the family getaway to St Tropez The source added Sir Elton is 'adamant he doesn't want to stick his nose in' the feud, he just simply 'wants peace'. MailOnline contacted the Beckham's and Elton's representatives for comment. Nicola couldn't wipe the smile off her face during the lunch as she sipped on Aperol Spritz at the fancy beach club. Sir Elton is also said to have generously picked up the entire bill, after dining on the restaurant's signature lobster linguine which comes in at an eye-watering £190. David affectionately calls the musician 'Uncle Elton' after becoming friends in his football heyday. Sir Elton was due to perform at the Beckhams wedding in 1999 but suffering a heart attack that prevented him from playing. He later sang at one of the children's christenings. Meanwhile Victoria once disclosed that it was Elton who inspired her to say goodbye to the Spice Girls, penning an emotional letter to her older self where she confessed that watching her friend perform made her realise that her true calling lay beyond singing.
