Founder

Clara Tsang Fung, a distinguished cellist, graduated from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA), where she studied under renowned cellists including Richard Bamping and Professor Ray Wang. She further honed her craft through masterclasses with some of the most celebrated cellists of the century, including the late Timothy Landauer, Martin Menking, Gerhard Iberer, and Mario Brunello. She also received private instruction from acclaimed musicians such as Natalia Gutman, Orlando Cole, Bion Tsang, Thomas Grossenbacher, and Antonio Pleeth. In addition to her musical achievements, Clara became a certified expressive arts therapist, completing her master’s degree at the University of Hong Kong in 2021.

Since her time at HKAPA, Clara’s grounded and refined performances have earned her opportunities with numerous prestigious orchestras both locally and internationally. These include the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, the New Philharmonic of Hong Kong, the Pan Asia Symphony Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Chamber Orchestra, as well as participation in the Pacific Music Festival (2005) in Japan and the Symphony Orchestra Academy of the Pacific (2012) in Canada. Clara has also collaborated with a wide range of musicians and artists in live concerts, performing alongside renowned Hong Kong pop stars, Yoshiki from Japan (2017), and more. Her delicate artistry and musical sensitivity have made her a sought-after performer for commercial events, including the Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival (2011), the Audi A8 Launch Event (2014), the Hong Kong Asia Film Festival (2017), the National Geographic Asia Opening Event (2018), Rémy Martin’s 300th Anniversary Celebration (2025), and the Mastercard Collection event (2026).

Driven by her passion for connecting people through music, Clara founded Cello Factory, a local music school, and the Hong Kong Cellist Society (HKCS) in 2004. Under the auspices of HKCS’s Forever Red Project, Clara embarked on a journey of musical self-reflection and exploration in 2012, presenting annual recital concerts at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Concert Hall (2013), the Hong Kong City Hall (2015, 2017, 2019, 2025), New York’s Carnegie Hall and Columbia University (2014), the Hong Kong Asia Society Jockey Club Hall (2015), Shanghai (2015), Taiwan (2017), and Switzerland (2025). Most recently, she launched the Phoenix Wings of Dreams Project on YouTube, an innovative music cover production featuring the cello. This project led her to another invitation by the Fringe Festival for “Voices of Courage and Heart” (2026) and the upcoming “Dracula’s Invitation” by A Table in Central, Hong Kong.

The project reimagines popular and timeless songs, incorporating Hong Kong’s local landscapes and iconic cultural elements, offering audiences a refreshing and unique musical experience. Clara Tsang Fung continues to inspire with her profound artistry, dedication, and vision, bringing music to life in ways that resonate deeply with diverse audiences around the world.