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Xuefei Yang | Sketches of Spain [Original Title: MILOŠ: Master of the Guitar]
10 December 2021 - 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm
EVENT DESCRIPTION
Programme
TURINA | La procesión del Rocío
RODRIGO | Concierto de Aranjuez
Arr. Chris HAZELL | Jeux Interdits: Spanish Romance
PIAZZOLLA | Libertango
DEBUSSY | Images: Iberia
FALLA | Three Cornered Hat: Suite no. 2
François López-Ferrer, conductor
Xuefei Yang, guitar
For his HK debut, Spanish-American conductor François López-Ferrer brings you a lively and colourful programme with a strong Spanish flavour. Joining him is charismatic guitarist Xuefei Yeung, who returns to the HK Phil stage with Rodrigo’s iconic Concierto de Aranjuez. Native Spanish composers Turina and Falla bring the authentic voice of Spain, while the Spanish Romance from Jeux Interdits and Debussy’s Images evoke the sights and sounds of Spain. Piazzolla’s iconic Libertango adds the sultry atmosphere of Latin America.
The concert runs approximately 1.5 hours with an intermission.
ABOUT THE ARTIST / ORGANISER
To inspire through the finest music-makingThe 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.
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