Programme DVOŘÁK (arr. HONECK & ILLE)｜Rusalka Fantasy Fazıl SAY｜Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Never Give Up DVOŘÁK｜Symphony no. 8 Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck returns to the HK Phil with a unique Dvořák diptych. Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony, his last before emigrating to the US, is an exuberant, lyrical masterpiece filled with his beloved Bohemian folk sonority. […]
Programme Fazıl SAY｜Violin Concerto no. 2, Spring mornings in the days of quarantine DVOŘÁK｜Stabat Mater Fazıl Say's Second Violin Concerto, inspired by his contemplative walks during the pandemic lockdown, seamlessly blends virtuosity with folk elements. Premiered in 2022 by Christoph Eschenbach and violinist Friedemann Eichhorn, this dynamic work captivates with its energy and depth. In […]
Programme DVOŘÁK｜In Nature’s Realm, op. 63: I. Songs Fell Into My Soul DVOŘÁK｜Biblical Songs: X. Sing Ye a Joyful Song DVOŘÁK｜Biblical Songs: V. I Will Sing New Songs of Gladness Traditional (arr. Moses HOGAN)｜“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” Traditional (arr. Harry BURLEIGH)｜“My Lord, What a Morning” Traditional (arr. Moses HOGAN)｜“Ride On, King Jesus” Traditional (arr. André […]
On 16 & 17 November 2024, immerse yourself in a fantasy world of fairytales and classical masterpieces, conducted by the internationally acclaimed Elim Chan. Fresh from her remarkable performance at the 2024 First Night of the BBC Proms, Chan will lead the orchestra in an unforgettable concert. Virtuosic pianist Chiyan Wong will perform Tsfasman’s Jazz […]
On 16 & 17 November 2024, immerse yourself in a fantasy world of fairytales and classical masterpieces, conducted by the internationally acclaimed Elim Chan. Fresh from her remarkable performance at the 2024 First Night of the BBC Proms, Chan will lead the orchestra in an unforgettable concert. Virtuosic pianist Chiyan Wong will perform Tsfasman’s Jazz […]
Programme Angus LEE｜... aux cendres, Commissioned by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Composers Scheme (World Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY｜Violin Concerto PROKOFIEV｜Symphony no. 5 Hailed as a sensation across Europe and in America, Elim Chan has been described as “a rare example of a young conductor at once brilliant and […]
Programme PROKOFIEV｜Symphony no. 5 The “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 […]
Programme Brad LUBMAN｜Reflections (Asia Premiere) STRAVINSKY｜Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947) STRAVINSKY ｜Symphony of Psalms BEETHOVEN｜Symphony no. 2 The American conductor and composer Brad Ludman will conduct Beethoven’s brilliant Symphony no. 2. The concert also features two masterful works by Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms, featuring the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus, and Symphonies of Wind Instruments, […]
Programme MENDELSSOHN｜Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage MOZART｜Piano Concerto no. 23 BEETHOVEN｜Symphony no. 6, Pastoral Internationally acclaimed conductor Daniele Gatti makes his HK Phil debut with a programme intertwining the beauty of nature with the genius of Mendelssohn and Beethoven. Joining him is the exceptional pianist Mao Fujita, silver medalist at the 2019 Tchaikovsky International Music […]
Programme Fazıl SAY｜Grand Bazaar SAINT-SAËNS｜Piano Concerto no. 5,Egyptian BERLIOZ｜Symphonie fantastique “Whatever Stephen Hough plays, he either distils its essence or finds something strikingly new to say about it” (The Independent). Don’t miss the chance to hear the esteemed British pianist perform Saint-Saëns’ virtuosic Egyptian Concerto. HK Phil Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman brings his unique touch […]
Programme HANDEL (arr. MOZART)｜Messiah Hallelujah! Imagine all the joy, all the melody and all the majesty of Handel’s Messiah, performed by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus and four world-class soloists. Now imagine if one of music history’s greatest geniuses gave it a makeover. Mozart loved Messiah and created a German-language version of Handel’s masterpiece. Come […]
Programme They call Vienna the “city of dreams” – a place where melody fills the very air. The HK Phil celebrates the New Year in traditional Viennese style, with waltzes by Strauss, opera from Mozart, and fabulous film scores by Korngold. Australian soprano Siobhan Stagg will grace the stage with her luminous voice, performing opera […]