Kyohei Sorita Plays Tchaikovsky

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Kyohei Sorita, second prize winner at the 18th Chopin Competition, makes his debut with the HK Phil, showcasing his brilliance in Tchaikovsky’s spectacular First Piano Concerto. Under the baton of HK Phil Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman, the concert also features Tchaikovsky’s life-affirming Fifth Symphony. The evening opens with a world premiere by Hong Kong composer Charles Kwong, offering a sneak preview of this spectacular pre-tour programme as the HK Phil prepares for performances in Japan and Korea.

This concert is one of the programmes of the Asia+ Festival 2025.

Programme
Charles KWONG, Festina lente (World Premiere, HK Phil Commission)
Unsuk CHIN, Subito con Forza
TCHAIKOVSKY, Piano Concerto no. 1 in B flat minor, op. 23
TCHAIKOVSKY, Symphony no. 5 in E minor, op. 64