FAREWELL TO OUR MUSIC DIRECTOR

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OZNO︱Dragon Factors (World Premiere)

In his final concerts as Music Director, Jaap van Zweden will treat audiences to their favourite orchestral works. A public poll in January 2024 revealed the most beloved repertoire among music lovers. Symphonies by Beethoven, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Rachmaninov and Shostakovich are among the top choices, alongside Johann Strauss II’s The Blue Danube and the electrifying “Ride of the Valkyries” by Wagner. The concert will begin with a celebratory fanfare composed for this special occasion by OZNO (James Boznos, HK Phil Principal Timpani). Join us as we bid a heartfelt farewell to the Maestro.

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.