Programme BACH | St Matthew Passion Filled with emotion, a survivor of great and terrible events tells his tale. As he sings of his friend’s betrayal and killing, the ancient tragedy comes startlingly alive: a great chorus becomes an angry crowd, and even the listeners become part of the unfolding tragedy. This is Bach’s St Matthew […]
Programme PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto no. 3 RACHMANINOV | Symphony no. 2 Vasily Petrenko is a conductor with a youthful spirit but a profound feeling for his native Russian tradition. Pianist Boris Giltburg, meanwhile, aims “to delve deeper and deeper into the world behind the notes”. Together, they’re a dream team in this all-Russian programme. Giltburg will […]
Programme PROKOFIEV | Piano Concerto no. 3 RACHMANINOV | Symphony no. 2 Vasily Petrenko is a conductor with a youthful spirit but a profound feeling for his native Russian tradition. Pianist Boris Giltburg, meanwhile, aims “to delve deeper and deeper into the world behind the notes”. Together, they’re a dream team in this all-Russian programme. Giltburg will […]
Programme ELGAR | Cockaigne Overture SIBELIUS | Violin Concerto R. STRAUSS | Ein Heldenleben Richard Strauss used a colossal orchestra to tell the story of an imaginary hero. Ein Heldenleben is a true sonic blockbuster, and to mark his HK Phil debut, Vasily Petrenko pairs it with Elgar’s colourful postcard from London, and the fire and ice […]
Programme ELGAR | Cockaigne Overture SIBELIUS | Violin Concerto R. STRAUSS | Ein Heldenleben Richard Strauss used a colossal orchestra to tell the story of an imaginary hero. Ein Heldenleben is a true sonic blockbuster, and to mark his HK Phil debut, Vasily Petrenko pairs it with Elgar’s colourful postcard from London, and the fire and ice […]
To celebrate the festive season, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will present “China Life (Overseas) Proudly Sponsors: New Year Celebration” on 30 & 31 December 2022 (Fri & Sat). Distinguished conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada will make his HK Phil debut in this concert, partnering with HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang to toast to the […]
To celebrate the festive season, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will present “China Life (Overseas) Proudly Sponsors: New Year Celebration” on 30 & 31 December 2022 (Fri & Sat). Distinguished conductor Andrés Orozco-Estrada will make his HK Phil debut in this concert, partnering with HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang to toast to the […]
Floral Princess 65th Anniversary Crossover Creation Programme Based on the classic Floral Princess created by Tong Tik-sang, this brand new orchestral re-imagining is complemented by the exquisite on-screen interpretation by renowned acting duo Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin. For this rendition under Directors-General duo Joseph Chan and Ip Ka-po with producer Maurice Lai, director […]
Floral Princess 65th Anniversary Crossover Creation Programme Based on the classic Floral Princess created by Tong Tik-sang, this brand new orchestral re-imagining is complemented by the exquisite on-screen interpretation by renowned acting duo Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin. For this rendition under Directors-General duo Joseph Chan and Ip Ka-po with producer Maurice Lai, director […]
Floral Princess 65th Anniversary Crossover Creation Programme Based on the classic Floral Princess created by Tong Tik-sang, this brand new orchestral re-imagining is complemented by the exquisite on-screen interpretation by renowned acting duo Yam Kim-fai and Pak Suet-sin. For this rendition under Directors-General duo Joseph Chan and Ip Ka-po with producer Maurice Lai, director […]
Programme TCHAIKOVSKY | Piano Concerto no. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY | Symphony no. 6, Pathétique The horns throw down a challenge, and the piano strides forward. The whole orchestra gives a sigh of pain, and begins a passionate struggle for life itself. It’s all about emotion, it’s all about drama and above all, it’s about melody, as Niu Niu […]
Programme TCHAIKOVSKY | Piano Concerto no. 1 TCHAIKOVSKY | Symphony no. 6, Pathétique The horns throw down a challenge, and the piano strides forward. The whole orchestra gives a sigh of pain, and begins a passionate struggle for life itself. It’s all about emotion, it’s all about drama and above all, it’s about melody, as Niu Niu […]