Before and After Jaap van Zweden - The Essential II
25&26-11-2011
Fri & Sat 8PM
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Fri & Sat 8PM
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
For ages 6 and above
Venue Information
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Programme
Congratulations to maestro Jaap van Zweden for receiving Musical America Conductor of the Year award
Prokofiev's glorious Fifth Symphony is one of the most life-affirming and enchanting works to have come out of 20th century Russia. When Jaap van Zweden directed it with his orchestra in Dallas, the American critics were generous with their praise; "Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 was full of life in van Zweden’s interpretation".
For two consecutive weeks in November, van Zweden will be bringing his much praised musical insight to the HKPO with concerts which reflect his own personal tastes.
For the second he juxtaposes Prokofiev's Fifth with another orchestral gem, Britten's Violin Concerto, in which the soloist will be another Dutch marvel, Simone Lamsma. Already she has performed the Concerto with van Zweden and orchestras in The Netherlands and Dallas, so theirs is a partnership which promises to bring a real insight into this masterpiece conceived amidst the build up to war.
Prokofiev's glorious Fifth Symphony is one of the most life-affirming and enchanting works to have come out of 20th century Russia. When Jaap van Zweden directed it with his orchestra in Dallas, the American critics were generous with their praise; "Prokofiev’s Symphony No. 5 was full of life in van Zweden’s interpretation".
For two consecutive weeks in November, van Zweden will be bringing his much praised musical insight to the HKPO with concerts which reflect his own personal tastes.
For the second he juxtaposes Prokofiev's Fifth with another orchestral gem, Britten's Violin Concerto, in which the soloist will be another Dutch marvel, Simone Lamsma. Already she has performed the Concerto with van Zweden and orchestras in The Netherlands and Dallas, so theirs is a partnership which promises to bring a real insight into this masterpiece conceived amidst the build up to war.
Artists
Other Activities
Free Pre-concert Talk
| Time: | 25/11 Fri 7:15pm - 7:45pm (English) 26/11 Sat 7:15pm - 7:45pm (Cantonese) | |
| Venue: | HK Cultural Centre Auditoria Building 4/F Foyer | |
| Speaker: | Fri (English) Dr David Francis Urrows Associate Professor, Department of Music, HK Baptist University | Sat (Cantonese) Calvin Lai Presenter/Producer, RTHK Radio 4 |
- Club Bravo: 15% off
- Members of Young Audience Scheme: 55% off (Max. 2 tickets), 10% off for accompanying adults (Max. 2 tickets)
- Full-time Students, Citizens aged 60 or above, People with Disability and CSSA recipients: 50% off (With Quota, this discount cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers)
- Group discount: 10-19: 10% off, 20 or above: 20% off
- Staff of Swire Group: 15% off
- Members of music.org: 10% off
- Students of HK Polytechnic University, City University of HK, Lingnan University, Chinese University, HK Baptist University and University of HK: 55% off (Max. 2 tickets)
- Friends of Hong Kong Ballet, CCDC Dance Generation Premium Member, HK Rep Pals: 10% off (Max. 2 tickets)
Please switch off you mobile phone and any other beeping device before the concert.
Except with permission from the management, record, filming and photography are not allowed.
If the music contains more than one movement, kindly reserve your applause until the end of the entire work.
Latecomers will miss the concerto
Except with permission from the management, record, filming and photography are not allowed.
If the music contains more than one movement, kindly reserve your applause until the end of the entire work.
Latecomers will miss the concerto