Sing Along: Beethoven Choral Fantasy

EVENT DESCRIPTION

With its combination of solo piano and vocal solos, mixed chorus and orchestra, Beethoven’s Choral Fantasy laid the groundwork for his later masterpiece, the Choral Symphony. The HK Phil cordially invites all local vocal enthusiasts to join our complete rehearsal for the “Beethoven | Choral Fantasy” concerts and sing along to this choral gem!

Participants will receive the rehearsal line-up and links to download the vocal score and practice materials. Full details to be announced.

The concert runs approximately 30 minutes without intermission.

Artists
Andris Poga, conductor
Louise Kwong, soprano
Yuki Ip, soprano
Samantha Chong, mezzo-soprano
Chen Yong, tenor
Freddie Tsang, tenor
Apollo Wong, bass-baritone
Rachel Cheung, piano
Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus

Ticketing information to be announced in Nov 2023

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.