Karen Chan

Science teacher, field hockey player, concertgoer, mostly tweets for the benefit of The Usual Suspects.

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

I've finally bought a ticket to see @royalphilorch because I can actually get to the concert! I may not have bought my flight and train tickets yet...one step at a time! See you next summer RPO @frasercontra !!!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@MahanEsfahani Not sure if I've still got any fountain pens from so long ago...the bottom part cracked if it was made of plastic. I love using them and students are often amazed and ask if it's a fountain pen....but I think they may also think I went to Hogwarts.

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra Hope you're having a fantastic time on tour! Vasily tried tempting me to see you on tour as I was in Germany for mid term break but had to head back to HK to work. However, Vasily's on TV right now. 😆 Got a bassoon in the photo!
(Strauss Serenade)

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@kathystott Have a great time on tour! I'll see Li-Wei Qin in HK with Vasily Petrenko with HKPhil....I'm going to both concerts! 😆 Mind you don't melt in this hot weather! 🥵

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra Yay! I've unknowingly heard you perform! I'm impressed you took empire biscuits with you. I'm going to have a word with the counsellor at my school who is Scottish and has failed to introduce me to this phenomenon!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra I keep forgetting to ask....were you playing bassoon/ CB for Tosca at the Royal Opera House? I think I saw a photo at some point. I went on 15th June - Angel Blue in the title role. Loved it!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra Thanks for all your photos on IG - love following RPO's tour. Was definitely thinking of you all when you were just over the border in Shenzhen. Looking forward to seeing Vasily in HK for all 4 of his concerts in Sept...and excited about June '25 already! Safe travels!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra @royalphilorch Have a fantastic tour in China! Vasily mentioned it when I saw him in Seoul but despite just being in HK, I can't make it to the concerts especially as I'm just starting the new school year! Got my eye on your concert in London June '25 🤞🏼

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@houghhough @SeoulPhil You're very welcome! I went to both concerts last week with Simon Trpceski and Vasily Petrenko...and such a wonderful orchestra! I'll be seeing you in HK in December!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

Went to see @SeoulPhil and spoke to 2 people whose 1st time it was too. After the concert, they spoke about going to see this concert. Asked them if they knew of @houghhough - they hadn't, but I told them you played at the 1st concert I ever went to & it will be fabulous!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

Beautiful performance by @JoyceDiDonato and @ilpdo Got the tingling feeling when the choir joined in! ❤️ Thank you, Joyce for signing the score & photo w the two 15yr olds - they'd 👀 4U backstage and missed the queue, so I was cheeky & 'advocated' for them. They are so grateful!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@liverpoolphil My best friend just messaged me about this...so even though I'm in Hong Kong and can't make it to most concerts, I can't help but look ..amazing programming...always keeping it fresh...and White Nights is back!! 🎉🎉🎉 Planning on going to that and Verdi's Requiem!🤞🏻

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@ninaneedsspace @PSB_HQ Have fun! I found out about them @bluedotfestival and was so happy when they got to do a BBC Prom!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@SParrRoberts You're so close yet so far away! Warm wishes from Hong Kong! I keep trying to get back to see the orchestra but I keep wandering off to see Vasily when the one concert I could possibly make in Liverpool is on. (Last summer was in Munich and this time in Seoul in June w Simon T.)

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@kathystott @houghhough @the_halle Such a lovely photo of two amazingly talented and lovely people! 😍 Hope I get a chance to hear the concerto at some point!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra I literally just heard from her...she said the bassoon solo was beautiful, and I guess you had your contrabassoon too as she mentioned 2. Anyway...she thoroughly enjoyed it before heading home to find the motorway was shut!

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra I was wondering if you were playing in the concert. I'd prompted my best friend to go...we saw 'The dream team' a few times there. 😍 (I'm planning on seeing them in Seoul). She sent me a few photos including the musicians list and I spotted your name. 😁

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@frasercontra One of my favourite places....my best friend and I have a tradition of trying to go there every summer for a concert when I'm back in the UK. One time, when we were seated, she turned to me and asked 'Does this feel like home?' ❤️😭❤️

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@kathystott So sorry about Archie. You gave him such a good home...and I always loved seeing photos of him. Glad you can find some comfort with Myla.

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@royalphilorch @frasercontra My rep in Virginia reported back to me! Said I should have flown there😆 Said Isata was remarkable, Vasily was awesome &the Scheherazade was spectacular (principal clarinet, trumpet and bassoon got special mentions)(Sent me a few photos inc. @frasercontra name in the programme)❤️

[Karen Chan @Kazzikstan]

@royalphilorch @frasercontra Props to your social media team! I saw a post with the link to the Kansas City radio interview and thought of my one friend who lives there. She is now going to your concert. I just saw the programme - she's in for a wonderful evening!! ❤️