Jaap & Rudolf Buchbinder II

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
MENDELSSOHN｜String Symphony no. 13, Sinfoniesatz
BEETHOVEN｜Piano Concerto no. 5, Emperor
MENDELSSOHN｜Symphony no. 4, Italian

Legendary pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is the epitome of Beethoven interpretation, having performed cycles of the composer’s piano sonatas and concertos to towering acclaim. In these concerts, he performs Beethoven’s popular Piano Concertos nos. 4 and 5, paired with Mendelssohn’s Scottish and Italian symphonies, respectively, all conducted by Jaap van Zweden.

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

Artists
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Rudolf Buchbinder, piano

 

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.