SEASON OPENING: JAAP | BEETHOVEN 9

EVENT DESCRIPTION

Programme
MOZART | Piano Concerto no. 22
BEETHOVEN | Symphony no. 9
“All you millions, I embrace you – here’s a kiss for all the world!” Every performance of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony is a special event: from its tragic opening to its jubilant “Ode to Joy” finale, it’s one of the greatest emotional journeys in all music. Join Music Director Jaap van Zweden in this inspirational launch of the HK Phil’s new season! Mozart’s elegant, playful Piano Concerto no. 22 opens the concert. This is one of the celebration programmes for the 25th Anniversary of the Establishment of the HKSAR.

The concert runs approximately 2 hours with an intermission.
Please note latecomers will miss the whole concerto, and the audience is advised to allow enough time for admission.

 

Artists
Jaap van Zweden SBS, conductor
Avan Yu, piano
Louise Kwong, soprano
Caitlin Hulcup, mezzo-soprano
Barry Banks, tenor
Shenyang, bass-baritone
Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus

 

Title Sponsor of Opening Night Concert
United Overseas Bank (UOB)

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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Discount Scheme at URBTIX
For standard tickets, the general public can enjoy up to 15% off, while Club Bravo members are entitled up to an exclusive 30% off for ticket purchases. Details please refer to hkphil.org/2223season-discount.

 

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.

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