FROM THE NEW WORLD SYMPHONY IN IMAGES (CANCELLED)

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Concert Cancellation:

In view of the latest development of COVID-19, the advertised performances of “From The New World Symphony in Images” at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall on 18 & 19 Feb 2022 have therefore been cancelled.

Refund arrangements will be announced on the HK Phil website in due course.
Thank you for your kind understanding and support.

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (28 Jan 2022)

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Programme

John ADAMS | Tromba Lontana
John ADAMS | Short Ride in a Fast Machine
RACHMANINOV | Piano Concerto no. 4
DVOŘÁK | Symphony no. 9, From the New World
When European composers travelled to America, they were torn between wonder at the New World and nostalgia for the old. Rachmaninov captured the glitter and the energy of America, and pianist Chiyan Wong is our soloist today. Dvořák, meanwhile, poured all his emotion into a symphony that overflows with melody: visuals by Tobias Melle will help bring his story to life. And conductor Wilson Ng begins with two dazzling fanfares by one of America’s greatest living composers, the inimitable John Adams.

The concert runs approximately 1.5 hours with an intermission.

Artists
Wilson Ng, conductor
Chiyan Wong, piano
Tobias Melle, photography & live projection

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Supported by: Geothe-Institut

ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is one of the leading orchestras in Asia. The annual schedule focuses on symphonic repertoire, with conductors and soloists from all over the world. The HK Phil runs an extensive education programme, commissions new works, and nurtures local talent. The most recent recording project is Wagner’s Ring Cycle following the first-ever performances in Hong Kong of these four operas. In 2019, the HK Phil received the prestigious Gramophone Orchestra of the Year Award – the first orchestra in Asia to receive this distinction. With Music Director Jaap van Zweden since 2012, the HK Phil has toured to Europe, Asia, Australia, and on numerous occasions to Mainland China. Yu Long is the orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor, while Lio Kuokman is the Resident Conductor of the HK Phil.