Swire Denim Series: Lio Kuokman & Stephen Hough

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
SAINT-SAËNS｜Piano Concerto no. 5, Egyptian
BERLIOZ｜Symphonie fantastique

“Whatever Stephen Hough plays, he either distils its essence or finds something strikingly new to say about it” (The Independent). Don’t miss the chance to hear the esteemed British pianist perform Saint-Saëns’ virtuosic Egyptian Concerto. HK Phil Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman brings his unique touch to this kaleidoscopic French programme, which concludes with Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, a monumental masterpiece inspired by the composer’s infatuation with an actress and the power of delusion.

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

Artists
Lio Kuokman, conductor
Stephen Hough, 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.