Paul Luxenberg

Paul Luxenberg is Principal Tuba of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, a position he has held since 2001. A native of California and graduate of the Juilliard School, he began his professional career as Principal Tuba of the Shanghai Broadcasting Symphony Orchestra before relocating to Hong Kong. His performance credits span major venues across Asia, North America, Europe, and Australia, with additional performances in Africa—including a sold-out performance of the John Williams Tuba Concerto at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, where he proposed to his wife on stage, and an all-Bach recital at the Shenzhen Concert Hall. His work in the Middle East also includes performances in Israel.

Paul has also performed with leading ensembles including the New York Philharmonic, Los Angeles Philharmonic, Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Singapore Symphony Orchestra, and the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra. His festival appearances include the Aspen Music Festival and the Pacific Music Festival, where he collaborated with internationally renowned artists and conductors.

He maintains an active presence across Mainland China, with recent appearances at the Wuhan Conservatory and the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. He is a Lecturer at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen, and also serves on the faculty at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts, the Chinese University of Hong Kong, and Hong Kong Baptist University.

Paul earned a Master of Science in Entrepreneurial Management with Distinction from The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong. Outside of music, he enjoys studying Chinese, hiking, and spending time with his family. He and his family are active members of the Jewish community in Hong Kong.