HK PHIL × IVANA WONG “THE MISSING SOMETHING” CONCERT

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Ivana Wong has been working on her Total Art project “the missing something”. Coming to the third chapter, “I’m not sure what to go with coffee: Iceland, that piano, or your portrait?” features her new orchestral works performed live by the HK Phil. Ivana will take the role of composer and artist to embark on her poetic, musical journey.

The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with an intermission.

Artists
Joshua Tan, conductor
Ivana Wong, composer/vocalist

Title Sponsor of Opening Night Concert on 12 May
United Overseas Bank

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.