The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra opens its 49th concert season with Silken Notes of the Pipa, a programme inspired by the cultural exchanges along the ancient and modern Silk Road. Throughout history, plucked string instruments played in a “cradled” position like the pipa have flourished across diverse cultural landscapes, giving rise to a burgeoning repertoire […]
Daniel Harding launches the HK Phil’s new season with a captivating programme featuring pianist Paul Lewis in a majestic concerto by Mozart, alongside Haydn’s intense La passione symphony and Richard Strauss’s epic tone poem Don Quixote. HK Phil Principals Andrew Ling and Richard Bamping step into the spotlight as Don Quixote and Sancho Panza, guiding […]
HK Phil's National Day concert belongs to the heroes. The Hong Kong premiere of Tan Dun's Violin Concerto Hero captures the vast artistic vision of the epic martial arts world, while Elliot Leung’s Wuxia depicts the chivalrous spirit of Jin Yong's novels through music. Opening with Shostakovich's Festive Overture, HK Phil Principal Guest Conductor Long […]
Experience masterful Russian composers and the remarkable talent of Behzod Abduraimov. This world-acclaimed Uzbek pianist made a striking HK Phil debut with Rachmaninov’s Third Concerto in 2015. A decade later, in his third collaboration with the HK Phil, Abduraimov will showcase his virtuosity and musicality in Rachmaninov’s timeless Second Concerto. The evening continues as Long […]
Kyohei Sorita, second prize winner at the 18th Chopin Competition, makes his debut with the HK Phil, showcasing his brilliance in Tchaikovsky’s spectacular First Piano Concerto. Under the baton of HK Phil Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman, the concert also features Tchaikovsky’s life-affirming Fifth Symphony. The evening opens with a world premiere by Hong Kong composer […]
Experience the breathtaking artistry of legendary soprano Renée Fleming, a five-time Grammy winner, as she brings her 2023 Grammy Award-winning album, Voice of Nature: The Anthropocene, to life with the HK Phil. This live, multi-media performance features a stunning film by the National Geographic Society, showcasing breathtaking locations from the Amazon rainforest to Yosemite. Fleming's […]
This is one of the programmes of the Asia + Festival 2025 and Great Music 2025 series. Conductor: Daniel Harding Piano: Beatrice Rana (20 Nov only) Soprano: Miina-Liisa Värelä (21 Nov only) Tenor: Klaus Florian Vogt (21 Nov only) Bass: Kwangchul Youn (21 Nov only) 20 Nov (Thu), 20:00 Verdi: Overture to Les vêpres siciliennes […]
One of the foremost pianists of her generation, Yeol Eum Son is celebrated for her exceptional artistry and captivating performances. She will perform Liszt’s First Piano Concerto, showcasing her impressive technical prowess. Joining her is conductor Roberto González-Monjas, known for his dynamic presence and insightful interpretations. Completing the programme are Lutosławski's Variations on a Theme […]
Experience an unforgettable evening with the HK Phil, conducted by rising star Ruth Reinhardt, who opens the concert with Esa-Pekka Salonen’s vibrant Gambit. Renowned pianist Emanuel Ax makes his long-awaited return to perform Beethoven’s powerful Third Piano Concerto, a masterpiece of emotional depth. The HK Phil Chorus then joins for Brahms’ poignant Nänie, a heartfelt […]
Tarmo Peltokoski, Music Director Designate of the HK Phil, leads a captivating Nordic-inspired programme that showcases Finland in both its traditional and cosmopolitan forms. The evening opens with Castor, a dazzling orchestral work by Esa-Pekka Salonen, HK Phil’s Composer-in-Residence for the 2025/26 season and a compatriot and mentor of Peltokoski. The piece is inspired by […]
Join the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for a journey into the enchanting world of Arendelle! Immerse yourself in the lush sounds and vibrant orchestral colours that bring Elsa, Anna, Olaf, and your favourite Frozen characters to life. From the soaring melody of Let It Go to the playful Do You Want to Build a Snowman?, […]
For this year’s New Year’s Gala, travel with us back to Vienna, Europe's centre of music, art and culture during the Austro-Hungarian Habsburg dynasty. The HK Phil performs waltzes, marches and polkas by the King of Waltz, Johann Strauss and family, alongside the ever-popular Hungarian Dances of Brahms and the brilliant Hungarian Rhapsodies by Liszt. […]