Daniele Gatti | Mahler 3

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Programme
MAHLER｜Symphony no. 3

Renowned Maestro Daniele Gatti conducts the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a performance of Gustav Mahler’s monumental Third Symphony at the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival. Embodying Mahler’s vision of the symphony as a work that “embraces everything”, this six-movement masterpiece traverses a vast emotional landscape – from anguish to love, from earthly passion to transcendent spirituality. The performance features mezzo-soprano Michèle Losier; Ladies of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus and the Hong Kong Children’s Choir join for the heavenly fifth movement, “What the Angels Tell Me”.

The concert runs approximately 1 hour 45 minutes without an intermission.

Artists
Daniele Gatti, conductor
Michèle Losier, mezzo-soprano
Ladies of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus,
The Hong Kong Children’s Choir

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.