Kahchun Wong & Julian Rachlin

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
BRAHMS｜Violin Concerto
BARTÓK｜Concerto for Orchestra

Acclaimed Lithuanian violinist Julian Rachlin returns to Hong Kong with Brahms’ Violin Concerto, known for its understated virtuosity and Hungarian flavour. In the second half, rising Singaporean conductor Kahchun Wong, winner of the 2016 Gustav Mahler Conducting Competition, leads the HK Phil in Bartók’s popular orchestral work, Concerto for Orchestra – a masterpiece which shows off each instrumental section.

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

Artists
Kahchun Wong, conductor
Julian Rachlin, violin

HK Phil Jubilee Tickets ($50) will be available for selected concerts during counter sale period on a first- come, first-served basis. Each customer can purchase up to two tickets per programme (unless specified otherwise). These tickets are not available during subscription period, and no concessionary discount will be offered.

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.