Swire Family Series – HK Phil × Agnes Chan: Songs for the Children

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
Experience the extraordinary collaboration of renowned singer-songwriter Agnes Chan and the HK Phil, conducted by Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman. Chan will share her heartwarming experiences meeting children around the world as a UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, pairing the inspiring stories with her equally captivating songs. Additionally, Chan will talk about important child-rearing issues, discussing her own journey of overcoming shyness and finding self-esteem through volunteer work. Don’t miss Chan’s touching music and commentary about the importance of caring for children.

The concert runs approximately 90 minutes without an intermission.

Artists
Lio Kuokman, conductor
Agnes Chan, vocalist/speaker

28 FEB 2025 (Fri) 8:00pm
1 MAR 2025 (Sat) 8:00pm

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.