Beethoven | Choral Fantasy

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
BEETHOVEN｜Overture to Egmont
BEETHOVEN｜Choral Fantasy
TCHAIKOVSKY｜Symphony no. 5

Once known as the Sino-British Orchestra, the HK Phil became formally professionalised 50 years ago. To herald in this new chapter of the orchestra’s history, the HK Phil performed Beethoven’s Egmont Overture and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 5 at its inaugural concert on 11 January 1974. Now on the same weekend 50 years later, the HK Phil will commemorate its golden jubilee by performing those two works alongside Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy.

The concert runs approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes with an intermission.

Artists
Andris Poga, conductor
Louise Kwong, soprano
Yuki Ip, soprano
Samantha Chong, mezzo-soprano
Chen Yong, tenor
Freddie Tsang, tenor
Apollo Wong, bass-baritone
Rachel Cheung, piano
Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus

 

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.