Great Piano Concertos: Julien Libeer Plays Poulenc

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Belgian pianist Julien Libeer has established himself as one of the brightest rising stars in today’s scene acclaimed for his “full mastery… [and] playing of great clarity, subtlety and firmness” (ARTAMAG). Having performed at prestigious venues such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall and Elbphilharmonie, he will visit Hong Kong this French May Arts Festival to perform alongside Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Music Director Emeritus Yip Wing-sie, playing iconic French composer Poulenc’s sparkling Piano Concerto.

Music Director Emeritus/Conductor: Yip Wing-sie
Piano: Julien Libeer

 

Programme

Dai Fujikura
Entwine (2021) (Hong Kong première)

Poulenc
Piano Concerto

Sibelius
The Swan of Tuonela

Sibelius
Symphony No 7 in C, Op 105

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

One of Hong Kong’s flagship orchestras, Hong Kong Sinfonietta has brought music closer to the community, and achieved significant local and international recognition for its passionate performances and innovative programming. The orchestra has collaborated with an illustrious array of international musicians and groups, including in recent years Ilya Gringolts, Martin Helmchen, Sergei Nakariakov, Jean-Guihen Queyras, Krzysztof Penderecki, The Royal Ballet, English National Ballet, American Ballet Theatre, New York City Ballet, Stuttgart Ballet and Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch.

Hong Kong Sinfonietta is a regular guest at international arts festivals and has toured 46 cities around the world. As an avid believer of keeping music alive and contemporary, the orchestra commissions and performs new works every year and ventures into new initiatives, recently receiving wide acclaim for its Back On Stage concert film series and becoming the first local orchestra to appear in cinemas. Following the success of the first edition in 2018, the orchestra organised the 2nd Hong Kong International Conducting Competition in 2023, attracting applications from 45 countries/regions around the world and providing an invaluable platform for young conductors to establish their careers.