Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, London on Tuesday 24th February 2015

Please note: This concert is in the past and has already taken place.

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

Add to my Calendar 24-02-2015 19:30 24-02-2015 21:30 36 Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra We are delighted to see the Hong Kong Philharmonic make its debut at Cadogan Hall and are privileged to have it perform the only UK date of its major European tour. First established in 1985, the Hong Kong Philharmonic is a vital part of Hong Kong's cultural life and regularly performs with an enviable roster of international conductors and soloists. Tonight, the orchestra is led by Music Director Jaap van Zweden, who in recent years has risen to prominence as one of today's most sought-after conductors. ‘I would go to hear van Zweden conduct anything, anywhere.’ (Chicago Sun Times) Beethoven's much-loved and only Violin Concerto is performed by the award-winning violinist Ning Feng, the first student at London's Royal Academy of Music to be awarded 100% for his final recital. Prokofievâs heroic Fifth Symphony completes this fantastic evening of music. Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15 Cadogan Hall, London DD/MM/YYYY

Details

Cadogan Hall
5 Sloane Terrace
Sloane Square, Belgravia
London
SW1X 9DQ
England

Tuesday 24th February 2015
7:30 PM

Programme

Fung Lam – Quintessence
Ludwig van Beethoven – Violin Concerto in D major, Op.61
~ Interval ~
Sergey Prokofiev – Symphony no.5 in B flat major, Op.100

Performers

Ning Feng – violin
Jaap van Zweden – Conductor / harpsichord

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Programme Note

We are delighted to see the Hong Kong Philharmonic make its debut at Cadogan Hall and are privileged to have it perform the only UK date of its major European tour.

First established in 1985, the Hong Kong Philharmonic is a vital part of Hong Kong's cultural life and regularly performs with an enviable roster of international conductors and soloists. Tonight, the orchestra is led by Music Director Jaap van Zweden, who in recent years has risen to prominence as one of today's most sought-after conductors.

‘I would go to hear van Zweden conduct anything, anywhere.’ (Chicago Sun Times)

Beethoven's much-loved and only Violin Concerto is performed by the award-winning violinist Ning Feng, the first student at London's Royal Academy of Music to be awarded 100% for his final recital. Prokofievâs heroic Fifth Symphony completes this fantastic evening of music.

Part of the Zurich International Orchestra Series 2014-15

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