Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is regarded as one of the leading orchestras in Asia. Collaborating with internationally renowned conductors and soloists, the orchestra presents more than 150 concerts annually, attracting more than 200,000 music lovers. The HK Phil promotes the work of Hong Kong and Chinese composers, commissions new works, nurtures local talent and runs extensive education and community programmes. Tarmo Peltokoski will become the HK Phil’s Music Director beginning in the 2026/27 season, after serving as Music Director Designate in 2025/26. Currently, Long Yu serves as Principal Guest Conductor, Lio Kuokman is the Resident Conductor, and Daniele Gatti is the Artistic Partner. The HK Phil has flourished in the last two decades under Jaap van Zweden (Music Director, 2012–2024) and Edo de Waart (Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, 2004–2012). In 2019, the HK Phil won the prestigious Gramophone Orchestra of the Year Award – the first orchestra in Asia to receive this accolade from the UK classical music magazine. Notable recent recording projects include Wagner’s complete Ring Cycle, Mahler’s Symphony no. 10, Shostakovich’s Symphony no. 10, and Tchaikovsky’s Symphony no. 6 and Piano Concerto no. 1.

Coming Programmes
	Season Opening: Daniel Harding & Paul Lewis
	National Day Concert: Music of Heroes and Legends
	Swire Proudly Sponsors: Belt and Road | Long Yu & Behzod Abduraimov

Programme Enquiries: (852) 2721 2030

For more details, please refer to their publicity information or visit the website of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at www.hkphil.org.

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