Swire Family Series:
Piano vs Orchestra with Hyung-ki Joo
17 APR 2027 (Sat) 3:00pm
Venue Information
Tuen Mun Town Hall Auditorium
Public Subscription: 2 JUN (10:00) - 18 JUN (23:59)
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The Battle of Titans
“Who is more important – the pianist or the orchestra?” This was the provocative question once posed by Leonard Bernstein to his audience, just before inviting the young Glenn Gould to join him on stage for an historic performance. It was a thrilling showdown between two intellectual giants: the grandeur of the orchestra versus the versatile power of the piano - a battle of equals in the world of classical music.
“Piano vs Orchestra”, conceived and performed by Hyung-ki Joo, is a unique and “infotaining” concert that explores the evolution of the piano’s role in the repertoire, from its humble origins to its prominent place in the orchestra. Through a combination of performance, storytelling, and humour, Joo takes audiences on a journey through musical history, illustrating how composers have turned the piano into both a rival and an ally to the orchestra.
Artists
- No eating or drinking
- No photography, recording or filming
- Latecomers will only be admitted at suitable break
- Please turn off your mobile phone and other electronic devices
- Please keep noise to a minimum during the performance
- Please reserve your applause until the end of the entire work
