Swire Symphony Under The Stars 2023

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Join the HK Phil at the Central Harbourfront on 18 November 2023 for an unmissable evening of film and theatre music at Swire Symphony under the Stars! This popular music extravaganza will feature the talents of HK Phil Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman – performing as both conductor and piano soloist – alongside Principal Cello Richard Bamping, distinguished sopranos Louise Kwong and Vivian Yau, renowned arts educators and vocalists Crisel Consunji and Roy Rolloda, and TV presenter Heidi Chu. Together, they will transport you to the captivating worlds created by legendary composers John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and George Gershwin, as well as nostalgic moments from Hong Kong films. This delightful evening under the stars will culminate in a breathtaking fireworks finale.

You can also watch this riveting evening at home, together with friends and family, in Hong Kong and beyond! This outdoor concert will be live streamed on the HK Phil and Swire TrustTomorrow Facebook pages, HK Phil website and YouTube channel, RTHK website, and together with a TV live broadcast on RTHK TV 32.

The concert runs approximately 90 minutes with an intermission.

Programme

John WILLIAMS Schindler’s List Theme

GERSHWIN Rhapsody in Blue

arr. Johnny Yim Hong Kong Movie Medley

BERNSTEIN Candide: Overture

BERNSTEIN Candide: Glitter and Be Gay

BERNSTEIN West Side Story: Mambo

BERNSTEIN West Side Story: Tonight

John WILLIAMS E.T.: Adventures on Earth

TCHAIKOVSKY 1812 Overture: Finale

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.