You Say, I Say & Closing Remarks

Mark Ball has been Artistic Director of the Southbank Centre (London) since 2021, where he is responsible for delivering a dynamic, world-class artistic programme in collaboration with the Centre’s talented artistic team and extensive creative network. Previously, Ball was Creative Director at Factory International, where he led The Factory’s artistic programme. He has also held positions as Artistic Director and Chief Executive of the London International Festival of Theatre (LIFT), Head of Events and Exhibitions at the Royal Shakespeare Company, and Artistic Director of Fierce!

Heidi Lee is the Executive Director of Hong Kong Ballet. With more than 30 years’ experience in arts and cultural management and higher arts education, she is dedicated to fostering cross-sector collaboration between business and the arts, driving innovation in the cultural industries, and enhancing community engagement through the arts.

Throughout her career, Lee has held planning, management, and education positions at several major cultural institutions, including the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre, Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Hong Kong Dance Company, and the Hong Kong Fringe Club. In 2010, she joined the Cheung Kong School of Art and Design at Shantou University, where she served as Executive Director, Associate Dean, and Associate Professor. She also held the position of Director of Cultural and Artistic Development for the STU Sports Park. In 2024, she was appointed Adjunct Associate Professor at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK). She currently serves as an advisor and member of advisory committees for the Master of Arts in Cultural Management Programme at CUHK, The Art Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and the School of Dance of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, among others.

As Executive Director, Lee oversees the Company’s overall strategic planning, operations management, resource development, fundraising, commercial and cross-sector partnerships, and cultural exchange initiatives. She has also spearheaded efforts in innovation, digital transformation, and international collaboration, including partnerships within the Greater Bay Area. Under her leadership, Hong Kong Ballet has achieved record-breaking growth in audience development, fundraising and sponsorship revenue, box office performance, and brand influence, further strengthening its position as an internationally recognised arts and innovation power.

Vicențiu Rahău has served as Creative Director of the Sibiu International Theatre Festival (FITS) since 2012, coordinating the Festival’s indoor international programme. Since 2015, he has also served as Artistic Consultant to the Radu Stanca National Theatre, contributing to the institution's artistic development and international strategy; in 2022, he became Coordinator of the Theatre's digital platform, Scena Digitală. Since 2024, he has also served as Consultant to the Sibiu International Performing Arts Market (SIPAM), contributing to its international development and professional programme. 

Alongside his curatorial activity, Rahău has been a lecturer at the Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu since 2019, teaching drama, theatre studies and cultural strategies.

Rahău studied Philosophy at the Istituto Aloisianum in Padua before completing his Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Theatre Studies at the University of Lyon 2. In 2018, he earned a PhD in Theatre and Performing Arts with a dissertation exploring cultural management, professional training, and community development through the Sibiu International Theatre Festival. 

KaJeng Wong is an internationally acclaimed pianist from Hong Kong, celebrated for his distinctive artistic vision and compelling performances. Born in Hong Kong and educated from an early age in Europe and the United States, Wong has garnered top prizes at the Piano E-Competition in the US and earned critical acclaim at the Maria Canals, Liszt, and Rubinstein competitions. His commanding stage presence and musical depth have captivated audiences worldwide, securing his place among Asia’s leading pianists. The 2025–2026 season features major debuts at Shanghai’s Jaguar Symphony Hall, Tokyo’s Suntory Hall, and South Korea’s Bucheon Arts Center.

Beyond performance, Wong is active in festival programming, production, and conducting. In 2013, Wong founded Music Lab, a production company dedicated to creating original content and concert programmes. Today, its flagship Music Lab Festival has become an established presence in Hong Kong’s arts scene, fostering diverse performances and cultural exchange through tours and collaborations. In 2020, Wong co-founded the production and recording label, GingerMuse. In partnership with Sony Music, GingerMuse has since released ten award-winning recordings, earning international recognition for design and musical excellence. Among these are Wong’s solo albums: Seasons of Life (2020), God Pray Love (2022), and Mostly Bach, All Mozart (2024).

In 2024, Wong formed the Atlas Ensemble, which debuted with three Beethoven piano concertos, followed by three Mozart concertos the next year. 

The 2025–2026 season sees Wong premiering Ye Xiaogang’s piano concerto Scent of the Green Mango in Hong Kong alongside a performance of Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G at the Asian Modern Symphony Orchestra’s debut under conductor Wilson Ng, followed by a Korean tour. His recital Winter Fantasy travelled to seven Asian cities in autumn, while Schubert: Lost—the second instalment of his Seasons of Schubert trilogy—toured in winter. Notable chamber collaborations include performances at Shanghai’s Z+ International Chamber Music Festival and Chopin on Cello tour with cellist Shi Chengyan. In April 2026, Wong conducted all five Beethoven Piano Concertos and performed the Emperor Concerto himself alongside four distinguished Hong Kong artists. 

Dr. Joanna C. Lee has served as consultant and translator for such institutions as the Kennedy Center, Carnegie Hall, and the New York Asian Film Festival. She has provided on-stage interpretation for former US President Jimmy Carter, Chinese director Jia Zhangke, and artist Xu Bing. Since 2004, she has been a regular host and interpreter at the Hong Kong International Film Festival and the Hong Kong–Asia Film Financing Forum. Since 2007, she has served as English surtitle translator for the Hong Kong Repertory Theatre; she has also provided opera surtitles for the China National Centre for the Performing Arts and the Beijing Music Festival.

Beyond her translation work, Joanna has also served as publicity consultant for the “Big Five” American orchestras on their Asian tours as well as consultant on the San Francisco Opera’s productions of The Bonesetter’s Daughter, Dream of the Red Chamber, and The Monkey King. She is currently serving as an outreach consultant for multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions in New York.