HK PHIL @ FREESPACE: ERKKI-SVEN TÜÜR & OLIVIER CONG

EVENT DESCRIPTION

A former percussion and flute player, Erkki-Sven Tüür is among the most original and significant living composers. This concert uniquely pairs works by eminent Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür and emerging Hong Kong composer Olivier Cong.

Artists
Erkki-Sven Tüür, composer
Olivier Cong, composer

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.