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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260425T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260425T220000
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SUMMARY:Frederic Belli & Hong Kong Sinfonietta: The Singing Trombone
DESCRIPTION:Trombonist Frederic Belli is one of the most renowned and outstanding brass soloists of his generation. As prize-winner of international competitions\, he has already performed with orchestras such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra\, the Radio Symphony Orchestra Berlin\, the NDR Radiophilharmonie and the Orchestra of the Mannheim National Theatre. With the SWR Symphony Orchestra\, of which he is principal trombonist since 2006\, he has appeared as a soloist on major European stages such as the Berlin Philharmonie\, the Vienna Konzerthaus\, the Salle Pleyel in Paris and as acclaimed soloist at the New Year’s Eve concert of the South West German Broadcasting Corporation SWR. \nFrederic Belli’s repertoire comprises trombone concertos of all eras. Also\, he regularly performs and premieres contemporary works by Berio\, Rota\, Ruzicka\, Sandström\, Schnyder and others. He works with renowned European orchestras\, for example in Munich\, Graz\, Basel\, Wiesbaden\, Wuppertal\, Oldenburg\, Pforzheim\, Vorpommern\, South Westfalia and Gotha. \nIn addition to his solo activities his great passion is chamber music. Frederic Belli plays in several ensembles of which he is co-founder and director. His octet Trombone Unit Hannover receives invitations from all over the world (e.g. Japan\, China\, Brazil and Colombia)\, but also performs at high-ranking contemporary music festivals\, e.g. in Donaueschingen and Huddersfield. A highlight there was the premiere of the octet for trombones by Georg. F. Haas. \nMusic Director Emeritus/Conductor: Yip Wing-sie\nTrombone: Frederic Belli \nProgramme:\n\nRespighi\nThe Birds \nFerdinand David\nConcertino in E-flat\, Op 4\nfor Trombone & Orchestra \nTakemitsu\nFantasma/Cantos II (1994)\nfor Trombone & Orchestra \nStravinsky\nPulcinella Suite
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/frederic-belli-hong-kong-sinfonietta-the-singing-trombone/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Hong Kong City Hall\, 5 Edinburgh Plaza\, Central
CATEGORIES:Music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hong Kong Sinfonietta":MAILTO:info@hksinfonietta.org
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260507T124000
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SUMMARY:Good Music This Lunch – Chamber Concerts - May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s acclaimed free lunchtime concert series returns in the new 2026/2027season. In addition to performances at the Hong Kong City Hall\, the series is also extending its reach to the Yuen Long Theatre\, inviting more audiences to relax and enjoy a refreshing lunch break with chamber music. (No food or beverages are allowed) \nProgramme\n\nMozart\nOboe Quartet in F\, K370/368b\nOboe: Sandy Xu\nViolin: Chan Cheuk-long Aaron\nViola: Lung Kwan-wai Kenny\nCello: Laurent Perrin \nTcherepnin\nSix Horn Quartets\, Op 35\nHorn: Paw Man-hing Hermann\, Masumi Higashide\, Edward Peeters\, Chan Kar-man Cheryl \nMendelssohn\nString Quintet No 2 in B-flat\, Op 87\nViolin: Luu Cheuk-yin Clement\, Li Chun-lam James\nViola: Chris Choi *\, Ringo Chan\nCello: Xu Ting * \n* Guest performer \nFree admission (Registration not required. Please collect your ticket outside the Concert Hall and sit in your assigned seats.)
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/good-music-this-lunch-chamber-concerts-may-2026/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Hong Kong City Hall\, 5 Edinburgh Plaza\, Central
CATEGORIES:Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260514T190000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260514T210000
DTSTAMP:20260423T091738
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SUMMARY:French May Arts Festival: Out of the Blue at Tang Contemporary Art: a concert x conversation: Aurélien Pascal
DESCRIPTION:The deep\, singing voice of the cello will sound in the serene space of Tang Contemporary Art for a mesmerising evening of artistic contemplation and dialogue. French contemporary artists Arik Levy and Zoe Ouvrier’s exquisite sculptures and paintings on beautiful display at the gallery – as part of their seminal exploration into themes of memory\, cross-cultural links and more – will host award-winning French cellist Aurélien Pascal’s sparkling solo performance of music by Bach\, Biber\, Duport and Cassadó. Experience how classical music and visual arts collide\, converse and ultimately construct together a greater vision\, and you will find yourself ever more inspired and invigorated by the boundless beauty of the arts. \nCello Aurélien Pascal \nProgramme\n\nDuport\n21 Études for Solo Cello: No 7 In G Minor \nBach\nSuite No 1 in G for Unaccompanied Cello\, BWV1007 \nCassadó\nSuite for Solo Cello \nBiber\nPassacaglia \nBach\nChaconne
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/french-may-arts-festival-out-of-the-blue-at-tang-contemporary-art-a-concert-x-conversation-aurelien-pascal/
LOCATION:Tang Contemporary Art Central\, H Queen's\, 80 Queen's Road Central\, Central and Western\, Hong Kong
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260516T200000
DTEND;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260516T220000
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SUMMARY:French May Arts Festival: Cellomania: Aurélien Pascal Plays Saint-Saëns
DESCRIPTION:“Révélation Soliste Instrumental” at the 2023 French Victoires de la Musique Classique and prizewinner at the 2017 Queen Elisabeth Competition\, French cellist Aurélien Pascal is a force of nature in today’s music scene and no new discovery for the Hong Kong audience\, having delivered absolutely enthralling performances with Hong Kong Sinfonietta on each visit since his début in 2015. He returns for another much-anticipated collaboration\, this time presenting a double bill of Saint-Saëns’ two cello concertos\, bookended by Mozart’s timeless “Haffner” and “Jupiter” symphonies under the authoritative baton of Music Director Christoph Poppen. \nMusic Director/Conductor: Christoph Poppen\nCello: Aurélien Pascal \nProgramme:\n\nMozart\nSymphony No 35 in D\, K385\, “Haffner” \nSaint-Saëns\nCello Concerto No 1 in A minor\, Op 33 \nSaint-Saëns\nCello Concerto No 2 in D minor\, Op 119 \nMozart\nSymphony No 41 in C\, K551\, “Jupiter”
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/french-may-arts-festival-cellomania-aurelien-pascal-plays-saint-saens/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Hong Kong City Hall\, 5 Edinburgh Plaza\, Central
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260527T200000
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SUMMARY:French May Arts Festival: HKS Recital Series: Raphaël Sévère: A Rendezvous in Paris
DESCRIPTION:Leading French clarinettist Raphaël Sévère’s phenomenal rise on the international platform was marked by his Victoires de la Musique Classique nomination when he was aged just 15. Since then\, he has been impressing audiences around the world with his technical mastery\, translucent tone and mesmerising musicality. He will be returning to Hong Kong to bring a fantastic recital (27 May) of exquisite works by French giants Debussy\, Poulenc and Saint-Saëns\, before appearing in an unmissable concert with Hong Kong Sinfonietta and celebrated Estonian conductor Olari Elts\, where Nielsen’s captivating Clarinet Concerto will take centre stage. The rest of the programme will see an evocative pairing of Nielsen’s and Sibelius’ works surrounding Pan\, the mythical Greek god of wilderness\, as well as the fresh and infectious energy of Sibelius’ Symphony No 3 (30 May). \nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère\nPiano: Colleen Lee (HKS Artist Associate 2010-2011) \nProgramme: \nSaint-Saëns\nSonata for Clarinet & Piano\, Op 167\nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère\nPiano: Colleen Lee \nPoulenc\nSextet for Piano & Wind Quintet\nPiano: Colleen Lee\nFlute: Lu Shang-cong\nOboe: Sandy Xu\nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère\nBassoon: Liu Tung-bo\nHorn: Paw Man-hing Hermann \nDebussy\nRhapsody for Clarinet & Piano\nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère\nPiano: Colleen Lee \nPoulenc\nSonata for Two Clarinets\nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère\, Woo Hee-soo \nPoulenc\nSonata for Clarinet & Piano\nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère\nPiano: Colleen Lee
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/french-may-arts-festival-hks-recital-series-raphael-severe-a-rendezvous-in-paris/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Hong Kong City Hall\, 5 Edinburgh Plaza\, Central
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Music
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DTSTART;TZID=Asia/Hong_Kong:20260530T200000
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SUMMARY:French May Arts Festival: Raphaël Sévère Plays Nielsen Clarinet Concerto
DESCRIPTION:Leading French clarinettist Raphaël Sévère’s phenomenal rise on the international platform was marked by his Victoires de la Musique Classique nomination when he was aged just 15. Since then\, he has been impressing audiences around the world with his technical mastery\, translucent tone and mesmerising musicality. He will be returning to Hong Kong for an unmissable concert with Hong Kong Sinfonietta and celebrated Estonian conductor Olari Elts on 30 May\, playing Nielsen’s captivating Clarinet Concerto. The rest of the programme will see an evocative pairing of Nielsen’s and Sibelius’ works surrounding Pan\, the mythical Greek god of wilderness\, as well as the fresh and infectious energy of Sibelius’ Symphony No 3. \nOn 27 May\, Sévère will also present a fantastic recital of exquisite chamber music by French giants Debussy\, Poulenc and Saint-Saëns\, in collaboration with star pianist Colleen Lee and Hong Kong Sinfonietta’s woodwind principals. \nConductor: Olari Elts\nClarinet: Raphaël Sévère \nProgramme: \nNielsen\nPan and Syrinx\, Op 49 \nNielsen\nClarinet Concerto\, Op 57 \nSibelius Pan and Echo (Dance Intermezzo No 3)\, Op 53a \nSibelius\nSymphony No 3 in C\, Op 52
URL:https://cultureplus.asia/event/french-may-arts-festival-raphael-severe-plays-nielsen-clarinet-concerto/
LOCATION:Concert Hall\, Hong Kong City Hall\, 5 Edinburgh Plaza\, Central
CATEGORIES:Fairs & Festivals,Music
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