HK PHIL: PAAVO JÄRVI CONDUCTS SIBELIUS

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
R. STRAUSS｜Josephs Legende: Symphonic Fragment
LISZT｜Piano Concerto no. 2
SIBELIUS｜Symphony no. 5
“Today I saw 16 swans. God, what beauty!” Sibelius’ Fifth Symphony begins with a radiant dawn – and ends with a majestic hymn to that vision of nature at its most glorious, crowned with a tune that you’ll never forget. It’s a noble counterpart to the fireworks of Liszt’s tempestuous Second Piano Concerto, played by the fabulous Zee Zee – and our distinguished guest conductor Paavo Järvi opens with a colourful slice of Richard Strauss at his most sumptuous.

The concert runs approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes with an intermission.
Please note latecomers will miss the first piece of work, and the audience is advised to allow enough time for admission.

Artists
Paavo Järvi, conductor
Zee Zee, piano

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Discount Scheme at URBTIX
For standard tickets, the general public can enjoy up to 15% off, while Club Bravo members are entitled up to an exclusive 30% off for ticket purchases. Details please refer to hkphil.org/2223season-discount.

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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.