Violin/Director: Alexander Sitkovetsky Violin: James Cuddeford * Yehudi Menuhin – an unsurpassable legend in the violin world – was an inspirational violinist and pedagogue active in the 20th century. At seven years old, he made his début with the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra, and as a teenager he was already known as one of […]
You can never be too young to start experiencing the wonder and magic of music! Join us with your little loved ones for a beautiful selection of classical music in an interactive programme designed to help babies develop an early appreciation for music, presented by Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s Associate Conductor Vivian Ip. 7 February 2025 […]
Recharge yourself with a little chamber music in the afternoon at Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s free lunchtime concert series “Panasonic Proudly Sponsors: Good Music This Lunch”, supported by Title Sponsor Shun Hing Group! Programme Bizet Carmen Suite Cello: Chang Pei-chieh, Park Si-won, Lee Eun-sol, Yip Chun-hei Eric, Ho Kwok-chee Karey Mahler Piano Quartet in A minor […]
Programme Rossini Sonata for Wind Quartet No. 1 in F Flute: Alice Hui * Clarinet: Woo Hee-soo Bassoon: Liu Tung-bo Horn: Chan Kar-man Cheryl Weber Clarinet Quintet in B-flat, Op. 34 Clarinet: Chen Chiu-yuan Violin: Chan Cheuk-long Aaron, Pang Hiu-wan Viola: Tang Wing-shuen Rebecca Cello: Chang Pei-chieh Schubert Piano Quintet in A, D667, “Trout” Violin: […]
Where Mozart meets Ravel: Pavel Kolesnikov’s kaleidoscope of sounds and colours “Poet of the keyboard” (The Guardian) Pavel Kolesnikov’s thoughtful and stunningly beautiful recital programmes have graced prestigious stages around the world such as the Carnegie Hall, Konzerthaus Berlin, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Louvre, Salle Gaveau, Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall, Suntory Hall and more – and […]
The epitome of poetic lyricism and pianistic brilliance – Pavel Kolesnikov’s Beethoven Piano Concerto No 4 Hailed for his “abundance of intelligence, sensitivity, musicality, imagination and sheer instrumental mastery” (Gramophone), piano virtuoso Pavel Kolesnikov has worked with some of the world’s leading orchestras and made a spectacular début with Hong Kong Sinfonietta in 2023, attracting […]
Under the baton of Music Director Emeritus Yip Wing-sie and Associate Conductor Vivian Ip, the Live Auditions round of Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s “Auditions On Stage – Piano” will take place at Yuen Long Theatre Auditorium, where shortlisted candidates in the Open (aged 25 or below) and Junior (aged 16 or below) categories will play selected […]
Leading cellist Nicolas Altstaedt brings a showstopping recital programme showcasing the brightest gems in the solo cello repertoire. Opening with monumental French composer Dutilleux’s Trois Strophes sur le Nom de Sacher, a poetic piece in three stanzas composed in tribute to the important Swiss conductor Paul Sacher at the request of legendary cellist Mstislav Rostropovich, […]
Hailed as a “master storyteller” for his superb technique, purity and warmth of tone and directness of communication (The Australian), German-French cellist Nicolas Altstaedt is one of the most eminent cellists on today’s international stage, performing with such distinguished orchestras and conductors as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra, Vienna Philharmonic, Budapest Festival […]
Commissioned by Hong Kong Sinfonietta and written for star pianist Colleen Lee, leading local composer Charles Kwong’s Piano Concerto “Hereafters” is his intriguing play on the traditional piano concerto form and its inherent symbolism. The work embodies the existential exploration of humankind, while serving as a tribute to the legendary jazz pianist Keith Jarrett. 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 […]
One of the most well-loved violin concertos of all time, Bruch's Violin Concerto in G minor is celebrated for its boundless exuberance, expressive lyricism and dramatic energy. This French May Arts Festival, French star violinist Alexandra Soumm will make her Hong Kong début playing this virtuosic classic with Hong Kong Sinfonietta, under the baton of […]