Baritone Michael Volle stars as the caddish knight Falstaff, gleefully tormented by a trio of clever women who deliver his comeuppance, in Verdi’s glorious Shakespearean comedy. Maestro Daniele Rustioni takes the podium to oversee a brilliant ensemble cast that features sopranos Hera Hyesang Park, Ailyn Pérez, and Jennifer Johnson Cano, mezzo-soprano Marie-Nicole Lemieux, tenor Bogdan […]
Renée Fleming makes her highly anticipated return to the Met in the world-premiere production of Pulitzer Prize–winning composer Kevin Puts’s The Hours, adapted from Michael Cunningham’s acclaimed novel. Inspired by Virginia Woolf’s Mrs. Dalloway and made a household name by the Oscar-winning 2002 film version starring Meryl Streep, Julianne Moore, and Nicole Kidman, the powerful […]
Hong Kong-based artistic entity PROJECT21st presents #musicismore, a brand-new music experience that challenges traditional notions of music performance. From mid-May to July, the public will have the opportunity to participate in a series of performances and exhibitions that explore the diverse possibilities of music. “Music doesn’t just exist in the format of concerts, or a […]
Chinachem Group partners with French May Arts Festival for the third consecutive year by hosting special events of the 2023 Festival at its Central Market and NINA MALL from now until 19 June. Conceived by Marseille-based digital artist Antonin Fourneau, 'Waterlight Graffiti' is a unique interactive art installation composed of several thousand LEDs that illuminate […]
From May to July 2023, the Cine Fan retrospective presented by HKIFF will showcase a total of 56 films directed by Jean-Luc Godard and a reference film directed by his partner, Anne-Marie Miéville. One of the greatest filmmaking giants of all time, Jean-Luc Godard (1930-2022) seemed like an unstoppable force of superhuman intellect who would […]
A devotee of dance ever since its foundation, Van Cleef & Arpels has been an active custodian and proponent of modern dance since the artistic bond between Claude Arpels and renowned choreographer George Balanchine inspired the first ever full-length abstract ballet Jewels (1967). Continuing and strengthening this artistic commitment, Van Cleef & Arpels launched Dance Reflections by Van Cleef & Arpels […]
Florence Levillain's personal work has always focused on rediscovering the universes that are close to everyone but are unknown or forgotten by many. The French language is one of these universes: every day, French people use lots of vivid metaphors, without thinking about their literal meaning or understanding their origin. Florence revisits these expressions and […]
Marking its 30th anniversary, French May Arts Festival 2023 is delighted to announce the launch of this year’s programmes under the theme ‘PULSARTE’. Tickets are available for purchase and the festival runs from April to June. PULSARTE is generously supported by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust alongside other patrons and partners. Representing Pulse, […]
French GourMay Food & Wine Festival is the one and only major festival in Hong Kong and Macau dedicated to gastronomy à la française, organised by French Trade Commission – Business France, under the umbrella of French May Arts Festival. In celebration of the 30th Anniversary of French May Arts Festival, the 14th edition of […]
Umberto Giordano’s exhilarating drama returns to the Met repertory for the first time in 25 years. Packed with memorable melodies, showstopping arias, and explosive confrontations, Fedora requires a cast of thrilling voices to take flight, and the Met’s new production promises to deliver. Soprano Sonya Yoncheva, one of today’s most riveting artists, sings the title […]
The world-famous Thai New Year (Songkran) is celebrated every year by Thai residents in Hong Kong. You can enjoy the Nang Songkran Parade, Chatuchak-Style Market, traditional Thai dance performances, photo shooting opportunities in traditional Thai costumes, water-splashing and traditional Thai crafts workshops. Let’s enjoy the Thai hospitality and the Thai-Hong Kong traditions together! D2 Place […]
Soprano Nadine Sierra stars as the self-sacrificing courtesan Violetta—one of opera’s ultimate heroines—in Michael Mayer’s vibrant production of Verdi’s beloved tragedy. Tenor Stephen Costello is her self-centred lover Alfredo, alongside baritone Luca Salsi as his disapproving father, and Maestro Daniele Callegari on the podium. Trailer Preview: https://youtu.be/_LByifmkO-w Latest screening schedule: http://www.themetinhongkong.info/ 4 February 2023 (SAT) […]