About the event
Experience masterful Russian composers and the remarkable talent of Behzod Abduraimov, praised for his “magic touch” (The Times). This world-acclaimed Uzbek pianist made a striking HK Phil debut with Rachmaninov’s Third Concerto in 2015. A decade later, in his third collaboration with the HK Phil, Abduraimov will showcase his virtuosity and musicality in Rachmaninov’s timeless Second Concerto. The evening continues as Long Yu brings Rimsky-Korsakov’s masterpiece to life in vivid orchestral colour. Join the Sultan and immerse yourself in the captivating storytelling of Scheherazade!
Concert Details
Swire Proudly Sponsors: Belt and Road | Long Yu & Behzod Abduraimov
Date & Time:
27 SEP 2025 (Sat) 5:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Programme
MUSSORGSKY | Khovanshchina: Dawn on the Moskva River
RACHMANINOV | Piano Concerto no. 2 in C minor, op. 18,
RIMSKY-KORSAKOV | Scheherazade, op. 35
Artists
Long Yu | Conductor
Behzod Abduraimov | Piano
Ticketing
Price: HKD$520 $420 $320 $220
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Discount
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About the organizer
To inspire through the finest music-making
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is one of the leading orchestras in Asia. The annual schedule focuses on symphonic repertoire, with conductors and soloists from all over the world. The HK Phil runs an extensive education programme, commissions new works, and nurtures local talent. The HK Phil has flourished in the last two decades under Jaap van Zweden (Music Director, 2012–2024) and Edo de Waart (Artistic Director and Chief Conductor, 2004–2012). The orchestra successfully completed a four-year journey through Wagner’s Ring Cycle, performing and recording one opera from the cycle annually from 2015 to 2018. The concert performances were well received, and the live Naxos recordings were praised by critics, and garnered the Gramophone Orchestra of the Year Award 2019–the first orchestra in Asia to receive this distinction. Tarmo Peltokoski will become the HK Phil’s Music Director beginning in the 2026/27 season, after serving as Music Director Designate in 2025/26. Currently, Long Yu serves as Principal Guest Conductor, Lio Kuokman is Resident Conductor, and Daniele Gatti is Artistic Partner.
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and is a Venue Partner of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre
Swire is the Principal Patron of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra