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CHINA LIFE (OVERSEAS) PROUDLY SPONSORS: NEW YEAR CELEBRATION
31 December 2022 - 7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
EVENT DESCRIPTION
To celebrate the festive season, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will present “China Life (Overseas) Proudly Sponsors: New Year Celebration” on 30 & 31 December 2022 (Fri & Sat). Distinguished conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada will make his HK Phil debut in this concert, partnering with HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang to toast to the New Year with fascinating music. Both performances will take place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
To usher in 2023, the HK Phil’s holiday staple will return with a joyful and exuberant programme of enchanting music under the baton of Andrés Orozco-Estrada. He was Principal Conductor of the Frankfurt Radio Symphony Orchestra, Music Director of Houston Symphony Orchestra and Chief Conductor of the Vienna Symphony Orchestra, and he conducts Europe’s leading orchestras regularly.
The celebration will begin with the classic piece Romeo & Juliet Overture-Fantasy by Tchaikovsky. HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang will share the spotlight on stage for Kreisler’s Liebesleid & Liebesfreud. Johann Strauss II’s Die Fledermaus Overture and Richard Strauss’ glorious Der Rosenkavalier Suite will follow. The concert will conclude with Enescu’s cheerful Romanian Rhapsody to drum up the excitement for the New Year’s countdown.
Discount Scheme at URBTIX
For standard tickets, the general public can enjoy up to 15% off, while Club Bravo members are entitled up to an exclusive 30% off for ticket purchases. Details please refer to hkphil.org/2223season-discount.
The “vaccine pass” policy is implemented in Venue. All persons are required to meet the related vaccination requirements and use the “LeaveHomeSafe” mobile application to register their visit. Details please refer to hkphil.org/concert-etiquette and the Government’s COVID-19 Thematic Website.
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.Details
- Date:
- 31 December 2022
- Time:
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7:00 pm - 8:45 pm
- Admission:
- $220 – $580
- Event Category:
- Music
- Website:
- http://hkphil.org/concert/new-year-celebration-2022
Venue
Organiser
- Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
- Phone
- 27212332
- ticketing@hkphil.org
- View Organiser Website
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