HK Phil Presents an East-Meets-West Cultural Celebration
Featuring Kahchun Wong and Angela Chan

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[16 April 2026, Hong Kong] Presented by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) and exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, the Jockey Club TUTTI Programme (Tuning Up Talents, Transforming Individuals) marks its second year. As part of the Programme, the Jockey Club Masters Series concert will be held on 8 and 9 May 2026. Conducted by world-renowned Singaporean maestro Kahchun Wong and featuring acclaimed Hong Kong violinist Angela Chan, this concert is a celebration of cultural collaboration, blending the Western symphonic tradition with the vibrant sounds of Chinese instruments.

The concert opens with Wagner’s Tannhäuser Overture, followed by Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto, performed by Angela Chan, first prize winner of the 2024 Hannover Joseph Joachim Violin Competition. Praised for her sensitivity and remarkable tone, Chan has established herself as a compelling soloist and chamber musician. At the Joseph Joachim Competition, she also received the award for the Best Interpretation of the Commissioned Work. She previously won first prize and the Best Interpretation of Concerto Prize at the 2017 Louis Spohr Violin Competition.

In the second half of the programme, Kahchun Wong brings his own orchestration of Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition to Hong Kong. Wong, Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of The Hallé and Chief Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, premiered this spectacular version at Klassik Open Air in Nuremberg in 2022. Along with the HK Phil, guest Chinese instrument soloists from the Singapore Chinese Orchestra – Benjamin Boo (percussion), Lee Jun Cheng (dizi), Ma Huan (yangqin), Tan Manman (huqin) and Wang Siyuan (pipa) – will perform Wong’s unique arrangement.

Wong weaves Eastern and Western musical traditions in his orchestration, inviting audiences to discover the distinctive colours of Chinese instruments within Mussorgsky’s familiar and much-loved melodies. Conceived as a concerto grosso for various Chinese instruments and symphony orchestra, the work reimagines iconic movements such as “The Old Castle” and “The Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks” through a richly Eastern sound world. 

The Jockey Club TUTTI Programme is a three-year flagship education initiative of the HK Phil, exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust. The programme offers a diverse range of music education activities, providing local young talents and students with the unique opportunity to learn from leading industry professionals and renowned international musicians. Through interactive events and concerts led by world-class maestros, the initiative aims to broaden access to classical music while inspiring and nurturing the next generation of Hong Kong’s musical excellence. 

In addition to the Jockey Club Masters Series concert, a series of education programmes and outreach activities will be held, including an interactive workshop (25 April), an open rehearsal (7 May), “Share the Stage with Maestro Kahchun Wong – Public Working Session & Conducting Masterclass” as well as an “Artist Talk by Maestro Kahchun Wong” (both on 10 May). All events are free of charge. For details, please visit

www.hkphil.org/explore/jockey-club-tutti-programme/jockey-club-tutti-programme.

“Jockey Club TUTTI Programme – Jockey Club Masters Series: Kahchun Wong's Pictures at an Exhibition” will be held on 8 May 2026 (Fri) at 7:30PM and 9 May 2026 (Sat) at 5PM at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Tickets priced at HK$680, $540, $400 and $260 are available at URBTIX. For enquiries, please call +852 2721 2332 or visit hkphil.org.

Programme Exclusive Sponsor: The Hong Kong Jockey Trust Charities Trust

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Artists

Kahchun Wong, conductor [full description]
Internationally acclaimed for his electrifying stage presence and thoughtful exploration of Eastern and Western legacies, Singaporean-born Kahchun Wong is Principal Conductor and Artistic Advisor of The Hallé, succeeding Sir Mark Elder from the 2024/25 season. In addition to leading one of the UK’s most prestigious orchestras, he also serves as Chief Conductor of the Japan Philharmonic Orchestra, while maintaining close artistic partnerships with leading ensembles across Europe and the United States.

Angela Chan, violin [full description]

Praised for her sensitivity and remarkable tone, Hong Kong-born violinist Angela Chan has established herself as a compelling soloist and chamber musician. She is the winner of the 2024 Hannover Joseph Joachim Violin Competition, where she also received the prize for the Best Interpretation of the Commissioned Work. Additionally, she was awarded first prize and the Best Interpretation of Concerto Prize at the 2017 Louis Spohr Violin Competition and is a laureate of both the Singapore International Violin Competition and the Shanghai Isaac Stern International Violin Competition.

Benjamin Boo, percussion [full description]

As an active and highly sought-after performer, Benjamin Boo joined Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) as a Percussionist from March 2018 to September 2022. In October 2022, he was promoted to Percussion Principal. 

Lee Jun Cheng, dizi [full description]

Lee Jun Cheng started playing dizi at the age of 9 when he joined the Chinese Orchestra in his primary school. At the age of 13, he began learning under the tutelage of Zou Bo Qiang. He had also received guidance from various dizi masters like Li Zhen, Liu Sen and Qu Xiang. He joined the People's Association Youth Chinese Orchestra in 2008 and the Singapore Youth Chinese Orchestra (SYCO) in 2011. At SYCO, he was under the tutelage of Singapore Chinese Orchestra Dizi Musician, Lim Sin Yeo.

Ma Huan, yangqin [full description]

Ma Huan began learning Yangqin at the age of four under the tutelage of Professor Wei Yanming. She was admitted to the China Conservatory of Music in 2002 and became the protégé of renowned Yangqin educator Xiang Zuhua. Furthermore, she learned the Hungarian dulcimer from Viktoria Herencsar and studied percussion under Professor Wang Yidong. After graduating in 2008 with a Master’s degree, she was employed as an instructor by the Chinese Opera Institute. In 2010, she joined the Singapore Chinese Orchestra as a Yangqin musician. After which, she learned composition from Singapore musician Law Wai Lun and conducting from local famed conductor Dr Tay Teow Kiat. She is currently the Vice Chairperson of Singapore Yangqin Association.

Tan Manman, huqin [full description]

Tan Manman was born in Hunan Changsha in 1989, and first learnt the electric keyboard at 6 years old. She proceeded to learn the piano at the age of 7 and erhu from her father Tan Xiaosi at the age of 9. She was admitted to the Affiliated Secondary School of China Conservatory of Music in 2002 under the tutelage of Liu Hong. She entered the China Conservatory of Music in 2008 under the tutelage of Cao Dewei - Deputy director of Chinese music department. She also learnt the gaohu and jinghu while studying there. 

Wang Siyuan, pipa [full description]

Wang Siyuan was accepted into the Central Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School in 2008, where she studied under the tutelage of Professor Fan Wei. After her graduation, she moved to Singapore to continue her music studies in the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts (NAFA) in 2015, where she studied under SCO Pipa Principal Yu Jia. In November 2015, Siyuan successfully auditioned and joined the Singapore National Youth Chinese Orchestra. 

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Jockey Club TUTTI Programme – Jockey Club Masters Series:

Kahchun Wong's Pictures at an Exhibition

8 & 9 | 5 | 2026

FRI 7:30PM

SAT 5:00PM

Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall

HK$680 $540 $400 $260

Tickets now available at URBTIX

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