HK PHIL: ANJA BIHLMAIER | GERMAN HORN SOUND

EVENT DESCRIPTION

For Robert Schumann, the horn was the most romantic of all instruments – whether echoing poetically in the forest, or sounding a thrilling call to battle. So imagine four horns, playing like dreamers and daredevils, in two extraordinary, rarely-heard showpieces for four horns and orchestra. The four brilliant players of The German Horn Sound weave that special magic, along with HK Phil’s principal and co-principal horn players, with German conductor Anja Bihlmaier.

Programme
WAGNER｜The Flying Dutchman Overture
SCHUMANN｜Konzertstück for Four Horns and Orchestra
Erkki-Sven TÜÜR｜Symphony no. 10, ÆRIS, for Four Horns and Orchestra
SCHUMANN｜Symphony no. 4

The concert runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with an intermission.

Artists
Anja Bihlmaier, conductor
German Horn Sound
Lin Jiang, horn
Russell Bonifede, horn

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.