Swire Music for Everyone Series: Ravel Piano Concerto

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
RAVEL｜Piano Concerto

A closer look at a symphonic work The new “Swire Music for Everyone” series brings audiences to dive deep into specific orchestral works. These free events offer a glimpse of a world-class orchestra in action. Our presenter’s live commentary provides fun anecdotes and educational insights, helping audiences appreciate and understand how professional musicians work and experience behind-the-scene moments of HK Phil concerts. (Online registration required; stay tuned for details)

The concert runs approximately 1 hour without intermission.

Artists
Vasily Petrenko, conductor
Nobuyuki Tsujii, piano
Crisel Consunjij, presenter
Roy Rolloda, presenter

Free admission with registration

 

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.