Prepare for an unforgettable experience as two of today’s finest string quartets, Quatuor Ébène and the Belcea Quartet, join forces for a unique double-quartet performance. Described as offering “astonishing waves of sound, passion pouring forth from every pore” (Bachtrack), this concert will feature two remarkable octets by Mendelssohn and Romanian composer George Enescu. These pivotal […]

In 2025, the acclaimed Belcea Quartet will celebrate their 30th anniversary. Recognized as one of the leading string quartets today, the acclaimed Belcea Quartet captivates music lovers with their passion, precision, and expressivity. With an impressive discography that includes complete cycles of string quartets by Bartók, Beethoven, Brahms, and Britten, they have garnered prestigious awards […]

Over the past two decades, the Paris-based Quatuor Ébène has redefined excellence in both classical and modern repertoires. Their “boundless” (Bachtrack) creativity has fascinated concertgoers around the world and earned them prestigious awards, including Gramophone, Choc Classica, Diapason d’Or, and BBC Music Magazine accolades. In this concert, discover the joyful exuberance of Beethoven’s inaugural quartet […]

The finale of the Impromptu Series invites you to ponder the meaning of life through the connection between music and literature. The existential question "Muss es sein? Es muss sein!" ("Must it be? It must be!") from Beethoven's final quartet, Op. 135, echoes through eminent Czech writer Milan Kundera's novel The Unbearable Lightness of Being. Join string principals […]

The Chiaroscuro Quartet stands at the forefront of the chamber music scene, enchanting audiences around the globe with their masterful use of gut strings and historical bows. Their signature sound breathes new life into Classical and early Romantic repertoires, earning them prestigious accolades for their artistry. With each performance, they invite you to discover the […]

Enjoy an exquisite chamber music concert featuring celebrated pianist Niu Niu and string principals from the HK Phil. Niu Niu will perform the chamber version of Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 1 in E minor, Op. 11, as well as Schubert's vibrant 'Trout' Quintet. Experience this intimate exploration of Romantic masterpieces at HKU's Grand Hall. Programme […]

Acclaimed Japanese pianist Mao Fujita, who won the silver medal at the 2019 Tchaikovsky International Music Competition, will be joining the principal musicians from the HK Phil Winds Section. Programme BEETHOVEN Quintet in E-flat major for Piano and Winds, Op. 16 MOZART Quintet in E-flat major for Piano and Winds, K. 452

In 2021, renowned pianist and educator Nancy Loo was joined by violinist Kitty Cheung, cellist Eric Yip, and clarinettist Linus Fung in a moving performance of Olivier Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time at the HKU Grand Hall. Continuing the collaboration as LENK Quartet, the ensemble is dedicated to delivering inspiring performances with their engaging and […]

Renowned German harpsichordist Andreas Staier holds a pivotal position in Europe’s classical music scene, particularly in early repertoire. With a multifaceted career on both modern and period keyboard instruments, Staier has an astonishingly vast discography spanning from Baroque to contemporary works and has earned prestigious accolades, including the Diapason d’Or, Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik, and […]

HK DEBUT Programme HANDEL Suite No. 5 in E major, HWV 430 SCHUBERT Four Impromptus, D. 935 CHOPIN Ballade No. 3 in A-flat major, Op. 47 CHOPIN Piano Sonata No. 3 in B minor, Op. 58

Russian soprano Julia Lezhneva has enjoyed a meteoric success with her much-heralded voice of "angelic beauty" (The New York Times), "pure tone" (Opernwelt), and "flawless technique" (Guardian). In her Hong Kong Debut, Lezhneva will partner with award-winning pianist Pavel Nersessian to delight the audience with works by Handel, Rossini, Schumann, and Vivaldi. HANDEL ‘Rejoice greatly, […]

Noah Bendix-Balgley is the first American-born concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker. Since becoming a Laureate of the 2009 Queen Elisabeth Competition in Brussels and claiming top prizes at further international competitions, Noah has thrilled audiences from the world's most prestigious stages. In his Hong Kong Recital Debut, he will present an eclectic programme with pianist […]