HK Phil News

Two young prodigies will perform three musical works by gifted composers with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) on 2 & 3 February 2018 (Fri & Sat), 8PM, in the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.

The internationally and locally acclaimed performance of Wagner's complete Ring Cycle given by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil), reaches its fourth and last part - G tterd mmerung - on 18 and 21 January 2018 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Once again, the HK Phil's Music Director Jaap van Zweden conducts the performances and is joined by a cast of world-renowned Wagnerian singers and outstanding choruses.

Due to heavy demand for the Christmas for Family concert, a further performance has been scheduled. Act fast to snap up remaining tickets for these popular festive concerts from the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil)!

The chic and sophisticated French pianist, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, will perform two very different piano works from East and West in the concert Thibaudet plays Gershwin to be held on 15 & 16 December 2017 (Fri & Sat), 8PM, in the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. The concert also features Elgar's popular Enigma Variations. Don't miss!

At the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's (HK Phil) annual outdoor symphonic extravaganza - Swire Symphony Under The Stars - on 11 November 2017 (Saturday) at Central Harbourfront, the Swire Group announced the renewal of its commitment to the HK Phil as Principal Patron for another three years from April 2018, with a grant of HK$46.4 million.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) was once again invited by the Beijing Music Festival to perform this year after the widely-acclaimed closing concert in 2016. Led by its Music Director, Jaap van Zweden, HK Phil presented two programmes at the 20th Beijing Music Festival in October. The performances were an outstanding success with audiences and critics alike.

Mozart and Oboe a marriage made in Heaven! Hear famous Mozart arias from The Magic Flute re-interpreted by eminent French oboist Francois Leleux, who is recognised throughout the world as the best oboist of his generation.

For over 50 years Charles Dutoit has been recognised as one of the leading orchestral conductors. He has recently been awarded one of classical music's highest honours, the Royal Philharmonic Society Gold Medal.

Swire Symphony Under The Stars, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's free annual outdoor mega-concert, is just around the corner. This year, the HK Phil has invited two young Hong Kong musical prodigies, pianist Johnson Li and violinist Paloma So, to perform against the backdrop of the city's spectacular harbour skyline.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) under the baton of its Music Director Jaap van Zweden will be joining the 20th Beijing Music Festival in October for two stunning programmes.

Audiences in Hong Kong will enjoy a very musical autumn when the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) presents three great programmes featuring three of the greatest conductors of our time Jaap van Zweden, Christoph Eschenbach and Charles Dutoit.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has concluded its busy season opening in which Music DirectorJaap van Zweden and Yuja Wang performed five stunning concerts in two weeks.

"E.T. phone home!" Let everyone knows about this enchanting concert to be held on 29 & 30 September and 1 October in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.

Dancing dolls in a magic toy store! The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's (HK Phil) Assistant Conductor Vivian Ip conjures up fantasy and fun with her baton, while The Puppet and Its Double Theater from Taiwan tells the story of the Bold Umbrellaphant.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's (HK Phil) Principal Guest Conductor Yu Long sets off an awesome display of musical fireworks for the National Day Celebration Concerts with Berlioz's action-packed Symphonie fantastique and Guo Wenjing's Chou Kong Shan, a rare concerto for dizi and orchestra featuring renowned dizi virtuoso, Tang Junqiao.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) kicks off its 2017/18 Season with its Music Director Jaap van Zweden teaming up with Yuja Wang who returns to perform Tchaikovsky's popular First Piano Concerto (1 & 2 September 2017), and the poetic Piano Concerto no. 2 by Beethoven (8 & 9 September 2017).

On 7 & 8 July in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) will close its 2016/17 Season with a dazzling palette of vibrant colours and shimmering sounds.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society would like to express deepest condolences to the family of Maestro Lim Kek-tjiang, who passed away peacefully on 15 June 2017 in Melbourne.

Robert Schumann said he was “in seventh heaven” after hearing Schubert's Ninth Symphony. From its majestic opening horn call to the finale that salutes Beethoven's “Ode to Joy”, the subtitle “Great” is entirely suited to this marvellous musical feast.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is delighted to announce an additional performance of Joe Hisaishi in Concert. Due to the overwhelming response, the subscription quota for Friday and Saturday performances (4 & 5 May 2018) is already full.