Felix Klieser is a truly inspirational artist who focuses on the art of the possible. Born without arms, the horn virtuoso relies on his toes to master his instrument and perform beautiful classical music. He is featured in two cornerstone works of the solo horn repertoire by Mozart and Strauss. To round off the programme, […]
A truly glimmering night of chamber music with music chosen from the enchanting era of La Belle Époque (1871-1914). The first half showcases the masterful musicianship of our visiting ensembles, with the Verona Quartet playing the only string quartet by Giuseppe Verdi, and the Sitkovetsky Trio playing the second trio by French Romantic composer Cécile Chaminade. In the second […]
Leading chamber musicians including Ning Feng, Verona Quartet, Sitkovetsky Trio and more gather to bring you some of the gems of Romantic chamber music. The concert opens with Louis Spohr’s enchanting Potpourri “On Themes of Mozart”, followed by the powerful Mendelssohn Piano Trio No. 2 and selections from Bruch’s stunning “Eight Pieces”. The crowning jewel of the evening is […]
Join us for an intimate chamber music experience with the Verona Quartet at the JC Cube, Tai Kwun. Renowned for their exceptional cohesion and passionate performances, this quartet stands out as a one of the leading chamber music ensembles today. The Verona Quartet will be playing pieces by Mendelssohn, Shostakovich and Gershwin for this special afternoon. The […]
Join us for a captivating evening as mandolin superstar Avi Avital plays with the esteemed period ensemble il Pomo d’Oro in a concert of exquisite Baroque masterpieces from Venice and Naples. Avi Avital, the first mandolin soloist nominated for a classical Grammy award, has reshaped the instrument’s history with his unparalleled technique and charisma. In this concert, Avital performs […]
The new operatic phenomenon, Jakub Józef Orliński collaborates with the illustrious ensemble il Pomo d’Oro to bring you “Beyond”, an experience that transcends the boundaries of time, infusing Baroque music with contemporary relevance and vitality. “Beyond” unveils a treasure trove of musical gems from the 17th century, including a dozen world premieres, rare finds and timeless classics. With […]
Since 2009, the Beare’s Premiere Music Festival (formerly the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival) brings internationally renowned musicians to Hong Kong every January for a series of world-class chamber music concerts. The Beare’s Premiere Music Festival brings Hong Kong audiences the richness of chamber music and its endless variety of instrumental combinations, performed at […]
The Masters of the Era - Leung Kin Fung and Dr. Mui Kwong Chiu jointly presents you a journey from Baroque to present Legendary violinist Leung Kin Fung will present the timeless Baroque masterpiece "The Four Seasons" by Vivaldi. Through its twelve movements representing spring, summer, autumn, and winter, this work beautifully showcases the changing […]
Due to the cancellation of her Asian tour with Les Siècles, cellist Sol Gabetta is unable to perform in Hong Kong on Monday, November 18, 2024. We are very grateful to have Tchaikovsky Competition Gold Medal-winning cellist Narek Hakhnazaryan step in at such short notice. There will be no change to the recital programme. The […]
Acclaimed Korean violinist Clara-Jumi Kang returns with Van Cliburn Gold Medal-winning pianist Yekwon Sunwoo. Clara-Jumi Kang is an artist of supreme musicality, impeccable refinement and poise as borne out by the many awards and accolades she has received since she first burst on the scene as winner of the Indianapolis International Violin Competition in 2010, […]
MUSICAL EXPLORATION OF MIXED IDENTITIES In his Hong Kong début, American tenor Karim Sulayman and Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe present Broken Branches, a conceptual recital that explores the cultural and musical ties between the East and the West. The programme ranges from Monteverdi and Purcell to Britten and Middle East folk songs, exploring music that ties in with the […]
Scottish guitarist Sean Shibe has proven himself a truly original mind at the frontier of classical guitar. Often praised for his original programming, Sean Shibe creates unique textures on both electric and acoustic guitar with classical, contemporary and folk repertoire, earning prestigious accolades worldwide. As a former BBC New Generation Artist, Shibe has garnered praise for his […]