Following her sold-out concerts with Premiere Performances Jazz in 2025, powerhouse vocalist Nicole Zuraitis and her band return! Known for her warm, resonant voice and emotional depth, the two-time Grammy winner and six-time nominee is a trailblazing artist redefining vocal jazz and songwriting. One of the top jazz musicians today, Zuraitis is a regular at […]

With a powerful voice embodying grace and passion, Shenel Johns has rapidly emerged as one of the shining stars of her generation. Her style sways effortlessly from jazz to R&B to gospel, not only winning her the prestigious Riga Jazz Stage Competition, but also leading to collaborations with luminaries like Wynton Marsalis and Hank Jones. […]

The 2001 Rubinstein Gold Medalist and the only pianist to win both the Gilmore Young Artist and prestigious Gilmore Artist awards, Russian-American pianist Kirill Gerstein is one of today’s most celebrated artists. His intellectual depth and ferocious technique continue to earn him elite accolades, including a Gramophone Award, three Grammy nominations and the 2025 Opus […]

Franco-Belgian star cellist Camille Thomas joins forces with French pianist Julien Brocal for their latest programme, Rendez-vous. The first cellist in forty years to sign with Deutsche Grammophon, Camille captivates audiences worldwide with a rare combination of technical finesse and exuberant stage presence. Having won numerous accolades, Camille has released several critically acclaimed albums, including her 2023 release The Chopin Project, which has been streamed over […]

Join us for a night of full swing with saxophone giant Walter Blanding. Hailed for his rich, warm tone and profound storytelling, Walter Blanding has spent over three decades at the heart of the global jazz scene. A member of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra since the 1990s, he carves out a sound like […]

Seventeen years after her sensational Hong Kong debut with Premiere Performances in 2009, piano powerhouse Yuja Wang makes a triumphant return to our stage for the 20th Anniversary Season, joined by the Mahler Chamber Orchestra for two barnstorming nights. One of the most electrifying pianists of our time, Yuja Wang is known for her breathtaking […]

The legendary Sir Stephen Hough returns to the Premiere Performances’ 20th season stage with a brilliantly curated programme. Hailed as a “keyboard colossus” (The Guardian), Hough is one of the most distinctive artists of his generation. Spanning a career of more than 40 years, his discography of over 70 albums has earned international acclaim, including […]

Groove into a Latin jazz night as multifaceted pianist Zaccai Curtis brings his Grammy Award-winning album Cubop Lives! to Hong Kong. Born in 1940s New York, Cubop is the thrilling collision of American bebop and Afro-Cuban rhythms. Renowned for his mastery of Latin rhythms and his inventive approach, Zaccai Curtis pours his artistic vision and […]

You heard them here first! Witness the highly anticipated Hong Kong debut of 22-year-old Australian cellist Benett Tsai, performing alongside his friend and local piano hero, Aristo Sham. The powerhouse duo, who connected through the prestigious Young Concert Artists in New York, will ignite our 20th season stage. Benett Tsai burst onto the scene after […]

You heard her here first! Violin prodigy Chloe Chua will be making her highly anticipated Hong Kong debut with acclaimed French pianist Julien Quentin. 19-year-old Singaporean violinist Chloe Chua shot to international stardom after winning the Menuhin Competition in 2018 at just 11. Her exceptional musicality led to her appointment as the Singapore Symphony Orchestra’s youngest-ever Artist-in-Residence, where she delivered 18 sold-out performances across two seasons to widespread critical […]

From a young talent during his 2010 Hong Kong recital debut with us to now a world-class master, Ning Feng brings a long-awaited solo feast to our 20th season. First-prize winner of the International Paganini Competition, and a laureate of the Queen Elisabeth and Menuhin competitions, Ning Feng is widely regarded as one of the […]

Founded in 1993, the Jerusalem Quartet is one of the world’s greatest string quartets. Their depth of expression, crystalline tone, and rare balance between tradition and modernity have secured their unique place in the string quartet tradition. Over three decades, their numerous recordings have earned prestigious awards, including the Diapason d’Or and the BBC Music […]