Swire Maestro Series: Jaap | Rachmaninov 2

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
Raymond YIU｜Violin Concerto (World Premiere)
RACHMANINOV｜Symphony no. 2

Following the premiere of Raymond Yiu’s Old Bei with the HK Phil in 2021, Jaap van Zweden conducts another HK Phil commission by the Hong Kong composer – a Violin Concerto that pays homage to the tumultuous life and prolific legacy of the great Chinese violinist, Ma Sicong. The work was especially written for soloist Esther Yoo, who wowed Hong Kong audiences as a young prodigy in 2013. The concert’s second half features Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony, a work cherished for its tender romanticism and enduring popularity.

The concert runs approximately 2 hours with an intermission.

Please note latecomers will miss the whole concerto, and the audience is advised to allow enough time for admission.

Artists
Jaap van Zweden, conductor
Esther Yoo, violin

14 FEB 2025 (Fri) 8:00pm
15 FEB 2025 (Sat) 5:00pm

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.