| [6 March 2025, Hong Kong] The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is excited to announce its upcoming return to Guangzhou and Beijing with two remarkable programmes in March and April 2025, led respectively by acclaimed Maestros Daniele Gatti and Paavo Järvi. Prior to the performances in Mainland China, the orchestra will present the same programmes in Hong Kong, captivating audiences with Mahler’s Third Symphony and works by Prokofiev. Daniele Gatti | Mahler 3 – Hong Kong and Guangzhou (13 & 15 March 2025) Artistic Partner Daniele Gatti will lead the HK Phil in a performance of Mahler’s monumental Third Symphony at the 53rd Hong Kong Arts Festival, followed by a concert in Guangzhou. This six-movement work embodies Mahler’s vision of a symphony that “embraces everything,” exploring a vast emotional landscape—from anguish to love and from earthly passion to transcendent spirituality. The performance will feature mezzo-soprano Michèle Losier, along with the Ladies of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus and The Hong Kong Children’s Choir, uniting over 200 performers for this monumental masterpiece. The Hong Kong concert will be held on 13 March 2025 (Thu) at 8PM at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Tickets priced at $880, $700, $520 and $380 have been sold out. For enquiries, please call +852 2721 2332 or visit hkphil.org. Supported by the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Guangzhou concert will be held on 15 March 2025 (Sat) at 4PM at the Xinghai Concert Hall Symphony Hall. Tickets priced at RMB ¥1,080, ¥880, ¥680, ¥480 and ¥280 have been sold out. Paavo Järvi & Bomsori Kim – Hong Kong and Beijing (4 & 7 April 2025) Grammy Award-winning conductor Paavo Järvi will lead the HK Phil in a programme celebrating musical simplicity. The evening begins with Swansong composed by Järvi’s compatriot, Estonian minimalist composer Arvo Pärt. Violinist Bomsori Kim, a multiple prize-winner in prestigious international competitions (including ARD, Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Wieniawski and Queen Elisabeth) will make her HK Phil debut with Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto, which reflects the composer’s desire for “clear and simple” music. This theme continues in the second half of the concert with Prokofiev’s Fourth Symphony. The Hong Kong concert will be held on 4 April 2025 (Fri) at 8PM at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Tickets priced at $520, $420, $320 and $220 are available at URBTIX. For enquiries, please call +852 2721 2332 or visit hkphil.org. Supported by the Beijing Office of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Beijing concert will be held on 7 April 2025 (Mon) at 7:30PM at the National Centre for the Performing Arts Concert Hall. Tickets are priced at RMB ¥680, ¥580, ¥500, ¥420, ¥320, ¥240 and ¥180. For ticketing information, please visit https://m.chncpa.org/product.html?id=10001399. Additionally, a chamber concert will be held on 6 April 2025 (Sun) at the Beijing Performing Arts Centre Concert Hall, featuring HK Phil Concertmaster Jing Wang, Second Associate Concertmaster Wang Liang, Principal Viola Andrew Ling, Principal Cello Richard Bamping and renowned Hong Kong pianist Warren Lee. A series of cultural exchange activities will also be held to engage local music students and communities. |
