Music Director/Conducto: Christoph Poppen Piano: Martin Helmchen Programme Kaija Saariaho Nymphéa Reflection (2001) (Asian première) Schumann Piano Concerto in A minor, Op 54 Brahms Symphony No 3 in F, Op 90
On 25 June 2025 8:00pm, Ney Rosauro, the legendary Brazilian composer and percussionist, brings his Brazilian folklore to Hong Kong audiences in a special performance with City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK). He will appear as both guest conductor and soloist in an exhilarating concert of his compositions showcasing local percussion virtuosos. Fiona Foo, […]
Henan Yuediao is one of the three major Chinese opera genres in Henan Province. With a history of more than 300 years, it was inscribed onto the First National List of Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2006. Known for its distinctive vocal styles and intricate musicality, Yuediao opera is celebrated for possessing the rich artistic charm […]
Li Tianbao Gets Married is an enduring classic of Henan Yuediao comedy that delivers a light-hearted and witty story. Zhang Zhongshi, a wealthy man who falsely claims his daughter has died to escape an arranged marriage with the impoverished Li Tianbao. When Li arrives to mourn her supposed passing, an unexpected series of comedic mishaps […]
Rising pianist Anson Wong was awarded the grand prize at the International Music Competition of Hong Kong Generation Next Arts in 2021. He will offer audiences a delightful evening featuring works by Janáček, Schubert (transcription by Liszt), Beethoven and Schumann, as well as Wong's transcription of adagietto from Mahler's "Symphony No. 5".
You know Rachmaninov. You know his Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. You know the marvellous sound world, blazing pyrotechnics and tremendous passion he manages to conjure on the piano. But you have never experienced the work like this before. This summer, Hong Kong Sinfonietta is bringing the red-hot Polish saxophone phenomenon The WHOOP Group […]
Saxophonists extraordinaire, breakers of rules, magicians of classical-jazz fusion, and total heartthrobs – The WHOOP Group is undefinable, irrepressible, and irresistible. The award-winning saxophone quartet from Poland will be bringing their sensational performances to Hong Kong, taking centre stage in this extravaganza of music spanning three centuries, yet united in their striking allure and luminous […]
Robert Schumann was more than just a great composer – he was also a gifted pianist, writer, and a true embodiment of the Romantic era. In a time that championed individuality, beauty, emotion, and storytelling, Schumann seamlessly wove these ideals into his music. His own life played out like a Romantic narrative: deeply in love […]
Opera Hong Kong will proudly present The Merry Widow (Die lustige Witwe) by Franz Lehár at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall on 15 and 16 August 2025. The Merry Widow is Franz Lehár’s most enduring operetta and a sparkling jewel of the Viennese stage. Premiering in 1905, it quickly became a global sensation, charming audiences with its infectious waltzes, […]
Do you hear the music of the leisurely bathers along River Seine on a Sunday… or the songs of the seemingly friendly animals in the mystical jungles of Rousseau? Do you feel the sentiment of the feuding families in Romeo and Juliet, or the beauty of the grid lines of Bach’s Brandenburg Concertos? Do you […]
Emerging young cellist Alex Lau makes frequent appearances on the music scene in America, Europe and Asia. He will be accompanied by Japanese pianist Naoko Sonoda to perform works by Beethoven, Brahms, Ligeti, Prokofiev and more to embark on a musical journey that spans 200 years.
Ilya Gringolts (Violin) – 1st Prize, International Violin Competition “Premio Paganini” 1998, the youngest winner in the history of the competition – Frequent appearances at prestigious festivals such as Salzburg, Lucerne, Edinburgh, Verbier, Berlin, Bucharest and Menuhin Festival Gstaad – Has performed with the Chicago Symphony, Los Angeles Philharmonic, BBC Symphony, Bavarian Radio Symphony, Bamberg […]