A former percussion and flute player, Erkki-Sven Tüür is among the most original and significant living composers. This concert uniquely pairs works by eminent Estonian composer Erkki-Sven Tüür and emerging Hong Kong composer Olivier Cong. Artists Erkki-Sven Tüür, composer Olivier Cong, composer
For Robert Schumann, the horn was the most romantic of all instruments – whether echoing poetically in the forest, or sounding a thrilling call to battle. So imagine four horns, playing like dreamers and daredevils, in two extraordinary, rarely-heard showpieces for four horns and orchestra. The four brilliant players of The German Horn Sound weave […]
For Robert Schumann, the horn was the most romantic of all instruments – whether echoing poetically in the forest, or sounding a thrilling call to battle. So imagine four horns, playing like dreamers and daredevils, in two extraordinary, rarely-heard showpieces for four horns and orchestra. The four brilliant players of The German Horn Sound weave […]
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, in collaboration with HKU MUSE, is delighted to showcase the hornists of the HK Phil, as part of this chamber music series spotlighting different sections of the orchestra. This varied programme gives the chance to know the horn more closely. Artists Chow Chi-chung, horn Todor Popstoyanov, horn Homer Lee, […]
Programme Guillaume CONNESSON｜Flammenschrift POULENC｜Organ Concerto SAINT-SAËNS｜Symphony no. 3, Organ Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony is one of the world’s best-loved classics, but live in concert it never gets any less thrilling! It’s an electrifying showcase for the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s magnificent 8000-pipe organ: you’ve simply got to hear it for yourself. First, though, the great French organist Olivier Latry […]
Programme Guillaume CONNESSON｜Flammenschrift POULENC｜Organ Concerto SAINT-SAËNS｜Symphony no. 3, Organ Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony is one of the world’s best-loved classics, but live in concert it never gets any less thrilling! It’s an electrifying showcase for the Hong Kong Cultural Centre’s magnificent 8000-pipe organ: you’ve simply got to hear it for yourself. First, though, the great French organist Olivier Latry […]
Programme SIBELIUS｜Finlandia TCHAIKOVSKY｜Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH｜Symphony no. 10 Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony is a true 20th century thriller. It is dark, compelling and under the baton of the superb young Finnish maestro Tarmo Peltokoski, it’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Tchaikovsky’s great Violin Concerto, played by a legend among living violinists: the incomparable Leonidas Kavakos. […]
Programme SIBELIUS｜Finlandia TCHAIKOVSKY｜Violin Concerto SHOSTAKOVICH｜Symphony no. 10 Shostakovich’s Tenth Symphony is a true 20th century thriller. It is dark, compelling and under the baton of the superb young Finnish maestro Tarmo Peltokoski, it’ll keep you on the edge of your seat. Tchaikovsky’s great Violin Concerto, played by a legend among living violinists: the incomparable Leonidas Kavakos. […]
Programme The Elements (Asia Premiere) Kevin PUTS｜Earth Edgar MEYER｜Water Jennifer HIGDON｜Air Jake HEGGIE｜Fire Jessie MONTGOMERY｜Space TCHAIKOVSKY｜Symphony no. 4 The HK Phil commences its 50th concert season with the Asia Premiere of The Elements, a collaborative work by five leading American composers. Each composer incorporates their chosen element of earth, water, air, fire and space into […]
Programme The Elements (Asia Premiere) Kevin PUTS｜Earth Edgar MEYER｜Water Jennifer HIGDON｜Air Jake HEGGIE｜Fire Jessie MONTGOMERY｜Space TCHAIKOVSKY｜Symphony no. 4 The HK Phil commences its 50th concert season with the Asia Premiere of The Elements, a collaborative work by five leading American composers. Each composer incorporates their chosen element of earth, water, air, fire and space into […]
Programme The Elements (Asia Premiere) MENDELSSOHN｜The Hebrides BEETHOVEN｜Piano Concerto no. 4 MENDELSSOHN｜Symphony no. 3 Legendary pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is the epitome of Beethoven interpretation, having performed cycles of the composer’s piano sonatas and concertos to towering acclaim. In these concerts, he performs Beethoven’s popular Piano Concertos nos. 4 and 5, paired with Mendelssohn’s Scottish and […]
Programme MENDELSSOHN｜String Symphony no. 13, Sinfoniesatz BEETHOVEN｜Piano Concerto no. 5, Emperor MENDELSSOHN｜Symphony no. 4, Italian Legendary pianist Rudolf Buchbinder is the epitome of Beethoven interpretation, having performed cycles of the composer’s piano sonatas and concertos to towering acclaim. In these concerts, he performs Beethoven’s popular Piano Concertos nos. 4 and 5, paired with Mendelssohn’s Scottish […]