BBC Seven Worlds One Planet Live in Concert

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
Seven Worlds One Planet (film screening with live orchestra performance) (Hong Kong Premiere)

In this film-in-concert, breathtaking footage from BBC’s Seven Worlds One Planet, with narration by Kevin Thompson, is accompanied by the HK Phil performing the music of Hans Zimmer and Jacob Shea, conducted by Joshua Tan. Join us on this spectacular journey to all seven continents – from scorching Africa to frozen Antarctica; from North America via Australia to wildlife in Europe; from the colourful paradises of South America to the natural beauty closer to home in Asia.

The concert runs approximately 2 hours with an intermission.

Artists
Joshua Tan, conductor
Kevin Thompson, narrator

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is one of the leading orchestras in Asia. The annual schedule focuses on symphonic repertoire, with conductors and soloists from all over the world. The HK Phil runs an extensive education programme, commissions new works, and nurtures local talent. The most recent recording project is Wagner’s Ring Cycle following the first-ever performances in Hong Kong of these four operas. In 2019, the HK Phil received the prestigious Gramophone Orchestra of the Year Award – the first orchestra in Asia to receive this distinction. With Music Director Jaap van Zweden since 2012, the HK Phil has toured to Europe, Asia, Australia, and on numerous occasions to Mainland China. Yu Long is the orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor, while Lio Kuokman is the Resident Conductor of the HK Phil.