Inspired by the great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche, Richard Strauss’s symphonic poem Also sprach Zarathustra has become one of the most well-known pieces of classical music, particularly following its iconic use in Stanley Kubrick's 2001: A Space Odyssey. German conductor Michael Sanderling returns to lead the HK Phil as the programme also features the world premiere […]

German conductor Anja Bihlmaier makes a welcome return with an all-Beethoven programme. Bihlmaier joins forces with the brilliant Czech violinist Josef Špaček for a stirring concert. Špaček will make his HK Phil debut in Beethoven’s sublime Violin Concerto. The concert culminates in the world’s most famous symphony, Beethoven’s triumphant Fifth. PROGRAMME BEETHOVEN, Leonore Overture no. […]

Joe Hisaishi transcends traditional movie scores, crafting evocative melodies that resonate across diverse musical landscapes. Similarly, Brahms, a prominent figure of the Romantic period, expanded classical symphonic traditions with innovative ideas in his four symphonies. In this concert, Berlin Philharmonic Principal Violist Diyang Mei joins conductor Long Yu and the HK Phil to present a […]