LIO KUOKMAN × JOHNNY YIM | JOURNEY OF TIME

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
Celebrate the coming of the new season with the HK Phil and Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman, together with renowned composer,  arranger and producer Johnny Yim in a Classic Cantopop programme arranged for symphony orchestra. Johnny Yim will also perform as a solo pianist on stage with special guests Gigi Yim Ming-hay, Windy Zhan Tian-wen and Archie Sin Ching-fung from STARS Academy, bringing audience a refreshing and nostalgic musical journey. This is one of the celebration programmes for the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR.

 

Artists
Lio Kuokman, conductor
Johnny Yim, piano/arranger

 

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and is a Venue Partner of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

 

SWIRE is the Principal Patron of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

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The “vaccine pass” policy is implemented in Venue. All persons are required to meet the related vaccination requirements and use the “LeaveHomeSafe”  mobile application to register their visit. Details please refer to hkphil.org/concert-etiquette and the Government’s COVID-19 Thematic Website.

 

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.