In 1950, Dmitri Shostakovich began composing the bold and enigmatic 24 Preludes and Fugues, Op. 87, amidst waves of pressure from the Soviet Power. This monumental work, believed to be inspired by J.S. Bach’s Well-Tempered Clavier, embodies not only Shostakovich’s masterful contrapuntal artistry but also the profound exploration of his complex inner turmoil. Marking the 50th anniversary of Shostakovich’s […]

Curated by renowned pianist Colleen Lee and watercolour artist Fu Man-yat, this cross-genre arts programme presents works of French composers Debussy, Saint-Saëns and Ravel. Lee, together with three vibrant musicians - Aaron Chan (violin), Letty Poon (cello) and Rhythmie Wong (piano) - will perform alongside Fu's paintings. The concert features interactions between painting and music, […]

Join us for the grand finale of the MUSE String Quartet Festival, featuring the HK Phil string principals alongside the renowned Dutch pianist Hannes Minnaar. The spotlight shines on the HK Phil String Quartet in the first half. It begins with a newly commissioned piece, A Fairytale Retold, by HKU composer Charles Lee Gai-ho. The four […]

The two-time Grammy-award nominee Dover Quartet joins forces with Van Cliburn winner Haochen Zhang! The pre-eminent Dover Quartet is the recipient of multiple prestigious awards, including the Wigmore Hall International String Quartet Competition and the Avery Fisher Career Grant. Pianist Haochen Zhang rose to fame as the first Chinese pianist to win the Van Cliburn competition, and has […]

The award-winning film composer’s live show filled with cinema’s most well-loved scores arrives in Hong Kong on 14 May 2025. Award winning film composer Hans Zimmer brings his smash-hit tour to Hong Kong for Hans Zimmer Live. With the support of his outstanding 19-piece live band and a full orchestra, audiences will be swept away […]

Three-time winner of Chamber Music Ensemble of the Year at the French Victoires de la Musique Classique, Trio Wanderer will be making their much-anticipated Hong Kong début with a recital of exquisite piano trio classics by Debussy, Ravel and Mendelssohn. Acclaimed for their extraordinarily sensitive style and technical mastery, Trio Wanderer has performed on the […]

Three-time winner of Chamber Music Ensemble of the Year at the French Victoires de la Musique Classique, Trio Wanderer will be making their much-anticipated Hong Kong début. Apart from the recital on 14 May, they will also join hands with Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Music Director Designate of Prague Symphony Orchestra Tomáš Netopil to present Beethoven’s […]

Programme ELGAR ｜Enigma Variations ELGAR ｜Violin Concerto Immerse yourself in the majestic soundscapes of Edward Elgar as the HK Phil performs his beloved Enigma Variations and Violin Concerto. HK Phil Principal Guest Conductor Long Yu conducts the masterful and deeply personal Variations, each one a musical portrait of Elgar’s close friends and family. Acclaimed violinist […]