About the event
Immerse yourself in the majestic soundscapes of Edward Elgar as the HK Phil performs his beloved Enigma Variations and Violin Concerto. HK Phil Principal Guest Conductor Long Yu conducts the masterful and deeply personal Variations, each one a musical portrait of Elgar’s close friends and family. Acclaimed violinist Frank Peter Zimmermann takes centre stage to showcase his virtuosity in Elgar’s passionate and lyrical Violin Concerto, a work written for Fritz Kreisler who was known for his technical brilliance
Concert Details
Swire Maestro Series: Long Yu & Frank Peter Zimmermann
Date & Time:
22 MAY 2025 (Thu) 8:00pm
Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
Programme
ELGAR |Enigma Variations
ELGAR |Violin Concerto
Artists
Long Yu, conductor
Frank Peter Zimmermann, violin
Ticketing
Price: HKD$520 $420 $320 $220
2024/25 Season Subscription: 12 JUN - 18 JUL 2024 (BOOK NOW)
Available at URBTIX from 10 DEC 2024
Discount
For standard tickets, Club Bravo members are entitled up to an exclusive 15% off for ticket purchases. Please refer to individual concert page for other discount schemes and list of seats with restricted sightlines.
*These discount are not available during subscription period
About the organizer
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is regarded as one of the leading orchestras in Asia. Collaborating with internationally renowned conductors and soloists, the orchestra presents more than 150 concerts annually, attracting more than 200,000 music lovers. 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). Currently, Long Yu serves as Principal Guest Conductor, and Lio Kuokman is the Resident Conductor.
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