HK Phil's All-Rachmaninov Weekend in Shenzhen with
Zhang Haochen and Huang Yi

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[6 June 2025, Hong Kong] The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is set to return to Shenzhen under the baton of Huang Yi for an unforgettable musical experience featuring an all-Rachmaninov programme with acclaimed pianist Zhang Haochen in the spotlight. The performances will take place on 14 June 2025 (Sat) at 8PM and 15 June 2025 (Sun) at 3PM at the Shenzhen Concert Hall Symphony Hall.

Zhang Haochen, who won Van Cliburn Gold Medal winner and Avery Fisher Prize recipient, will showcase his extraordinary talent by performing Rachmaninov’s complete piano concertos no. 1 to 4, alongside the enchanting Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini. Zhang's recent recording of Beethoven’s complete piano concertos with the Philadelphia Orchestra was recognised as Editor’s Choice by Gramophone, which praised it as “hugely impressive”. Huang Yi, hailed as one of the brightest young conductors in China, currently serves as Music Director of the Guangzhou Symphony. Led by Huang, the HK Phil and Zhang will shed new light on Rachmaninov’s masterpieces.

The concerts are made possible with the support of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Guangdong of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.

Tickets for the performances are priced at RMB ¥880, ¥680, ¥480, ¥380, ¥280 and ¥180. For ticketing information, please visit www.szyyt.com.

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Huang Yi, conductor [full description]

Born in Beijing, Huang Yi has established himself as one of the brightest young conductors in China. In 2016, Huang was appointed Artistic Director and Chief Conductor of the Kunming Nie’er Symphony Orchestra and in 2019 took up the positions as both Chief Conductor of the Symphony Orchestra of the National Ballet of China and Principal Conductor of the China Philharmonic Orchestra. Huang Yi studied at China’s Central Conservatory of Music and at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler, Berlin, and is now a conducting faculty member of both institutions.

Zhang Haochen, piano [full description]

Since his gold medal win at the Thirteenth Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2009, Zhang Haochen has captivated audiences with a unique combination of deep musical sensitivity, fearless imagination, and spectacular virtuosity. In 2022, Haochen's collection of essays on classical music entitled On the Other Side of Performing was published in Mainland China. In 2023, Haochen released his latest album on BIS, performing Liszt's Transcendental Études which was awarded Gramophone's “Recording of the Month”, and graced the cover of International Piano.

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Huang Yi, Zhang Haochen and HK Phil Shenzhen Concert

14 & 15 | 6 | 2025

SAT 8PM & SUN 3PM

Shenzhen Concert Hall Symphony Hall

RMB ¥880 ¥680 ¥480 ¥380 ¥280 ¥180

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