Programme Brad LUBMAN｜Reflections (Asia Premiere) STRAVINSKY｜Symphonies of Wind Instruments (1947) STRAVINSKY ｜Symphony of Psalms BEETHOVEN｜Symphony no. 2 The American conductor and composer Brad Ludman will conduct Beethoven’s brilliant Symphony no. 2. The concert also features two masterful works by Igor Stravinsky: Symphony of Psalms, featuring the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus, and Symphonies of Wind Instruments, […]

Programme PROKOFIEV｜Symphony no. 5 The “Swire Music for Everyone” series brings audiences to dive deep into specific orchestral works. These free events offer a glimpse of a world-class orchestra in action. Our presenter’s live commentary provides fun anecdotes and educational insights, helping audiences appreciate and understand how professional musicians work and experience behind-the-scene moments of […]

Programme Angus LEE｜... aux cendres, Commissioned by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra under The Robert H. N. Ho Family Foundation Composers Scheme (World Premiere) TCHAIKOVSKY｜Violin Concerto PROKOFIEV｜Symphony no. 5 Hailed as a sensation across Europe and in America, Elim Chan has been described as “a rare example of a young conductor at once brilliant and […]

Programme DVOŘÁK｜In Nature’s Realm, op. 63: I. Songs Fell Into My Soul DVOŘÁK｜Biblical Songs: X. Sing Ye a Joyful Song DVOŘÁK｜Biblical Songs: V. I Will Sing New Songs of Gladness Traditional (arr. Moses HOGAN)｜“Swing Low, Sweet Chariot” Traditional (arr. Harry BURLEIGH)｜“My Lord, What a Morning” Traditional (arr. Moses HOGAN)｜“Ride On, King Jesus” Traditional (arr. André […]

Programme Fazıl SAY｜Violin Concerto no. 2, Spring mornings in the days of quarantine DVOŘÁK｜Stabat Mater Fazıl Say's Second Violin Concerto, inspired by his contemplative walks during the pandemic lockdown, seamlessly blends virtuosity with folk elements. Premiered in 2022 by Christoph Eschenbach and violinist Friedemann Eichhorn, this dynamic work captivates with its energy and depth. In […]

Programme DVOŘÁK (arr. HONECK & ILLE)｜Rusalka Fantasy Fazıl SAY｜Concerto for Cello and Orchestra, Never Give Up DVOŘÁK｜Symphony no. 8 Austrian conductor Manfred Honeck returns to the HK Phil with a unique Dvořák diptych. Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony, his last before emigrating to the US, is an exuberant, lyrical masterpiece filled with his beloved Bohemian folk sonority. […]

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) has invited Latvian mezzo-soprano Elīna Garanča to make her Hong Kong debut in October. Accompanied by renowned conductor Karel Mark Chichon and the Macao Orchestra, the world-famous opera diva will perform some of the best-loved pieces from Bizet's "Carmen" as well as a number of opera arias, providing […]

Programme BRAHMS｜Double Concerto for Violin and Cello BRAHMS (arr. SCHOENBERG)｜Piano Quartet no.1 Experience the musical intimacy and joyful interactions in Brahms’ captivating Double Concerto, performed by HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang and Principal Cello Richard Bamping, alongside Principal Guest Conductor Long Yu. Schoenberg’s orchestral adaptation of Brahms’ First piano Quartet further showcases Brahms as a […]

World-renowned French cellist Gautier Capuçon, along with his longtime music partner, pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet, will visit Hong Kong in early October to stage a duo recital in the Great Music 2024, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), to showcase their mastery of music techniques and rapport. This is a one-night-only event that […]

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's Great Music 2024 will continue to bring spectacular performances to Hong Kong in this October and November, featuring five world-class musicians. The programme enables audiences to feel the city's arts and cultural buzz through music, showcasing the unique charm of Hong Kong as a cultural hub. Programme Duo Recital […]

Programme Grieg｜Piano Concerto The “Swire Music for Everyone” series brings audiences to dive deep into specific orchestral works. These free events offer a glimpse of a world-class orchestra in action. Our presenter’s live commentary provides fun anecdotes and educational insights, helping audiences appreciate and understand how professional musicians work and experience behind-the-scene moments of HK […]

Programme RAKHMADIYEV｜Kudasha-Duman GRIEG｜Piano Concerto BRUCKNER｜Symphony no. 7 The 200th anniversary celebration of Anton Bruckner’s birth continues with Maestro Vasily Petrenko returning to conduct arguably the composer’s best-known symphony. The Seventh Symphony not only brought Bruckner widespread international recognition, but it is also a tribute to his major musical influence, Richard Wagner. Grieg’s towering Piano Concerto […]