Classics for the Modern Era: Stravinsky & Brad Lubman

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
Brad LUBMAN｜Reflections (Asia Premiere)
STRAVINSKY｜Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947)
STRAVINSKY ｜Symphony of Psalms
BEETHOVEN｜Symphony no. 2

The American conductor and composer Brad Ludman will conduct Beethoven’s brilliant Symphony no. 2. The concert also features two masterful works by Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms, featuring the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus, and Symphonies of Wind Instruments, both showcasing the innovative spirit of one of the 20th century’s greatest composers.

The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with an intermission.

Artists
Brad Lubman, conductor
Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus

29 NOV 2024 (Fri) 8:00pm
30 NOV 2024 (Sat) 5:00pm

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.