Acclaimed Japanese pianist Mao Fujita, who won the silver medal at the 2019 Tchaikovsky International Music Competition, will be joining the principal musicians from the HK Phil Winds Section. Programme BEETHOVEN Quintet in E-flat major for Piano and Winds, Op. 16 MOZART Quintet in E-flat major for Piano and Winds, K. 452

Enjoy an exquisite chamber music concert featuring celebrated pianist Niu Niu and string principals from the HK Phil. Niu Niu will perform the chamber version of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, as well as Schubert's vibrant 'Trout' Quintet. Experience this intimate exploration of Romantic masterpieces at HKU's Grand Hall. Programme […]

The Chiaroscuro Quartet stands at the forefront of the chamber music scene, enchanting audiences around the globe with their masterful use of gut strings and historical bows. Their signature sound breathes new life into Classical and early Romantic repertoires, earning them prestigious accolades for their artistry. With each performance, they invite you to discover the […]

The finale of the Impromptu Series invites you to ponder the meaning of life through the connection between music and literature. The existential question "Muss es sein? Es muss sein!" ("Must it be? It must be!") from Beethoven's final quartet, Op. 135, echoes through eminent Czech writer Milan Kundera's novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Join string principals […]

Over the past two decades, the Paris-based Quatuor Ébène has redefined excellence in both classical and modern repertoires. Their “boundless” (Bachtrack) creativity has fascinated concertgoers around the world and earned them prestigious awards, including Gramophone, Choc Classica, Diapason d’Or, and BBC Music Magazine accolades. In this concert, discover the joyful exuberance of Beethoven’s inaugural quartet […]

In 2025, the acclaimed Belcea Quartet will celebrate their 30th anniversary. Recognized as one of the leading string quartets today, the acclaimed Belcea Quartet captivates music lovers with their passion, precision, and expressivity. With an impressive discography that includes complete cycles of string quartets by Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten, they have garnered prestigious awards […]

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as two of today’s finest string quartets, Quatuor Ébène and the Belcea Quartet, join forces for a unique double-quartet performance. Described as offering “astonishing waves of sound, passion pouring forth from every pore” (Bachtrack), this concert will feature two remarkable octets by Mendelssohn and Romanian composer George Enescu. These pivotal […]

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 […]

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 […]

Celebrate a proud milestone for Hong Kong as Aristo Sham, 2025 Van Cliburn Gold Medalist and Audience Award winner, launches his Winner’s Asian Tour on 30 August at HKU! Don’t miss this joyous homecoming concert and your chance to experience the brilliance and artistry that captivated the world. HKU MUSE is proud to be the […]