Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | La clemenza di Tito, K621: Overture | |
Murail, Tristan (b. 1947) | De Pays et d’Hommes Étranges, Concerto for Cello & Chamber Orchestra (2019, Asian première) | |
Tchaikovsky, Pyotr Ilyich (1840-1893) | Variations on a Rococo Theme in A major, for cello and orchestra, Op.33 | |
Mozart, Wolfgang Amadeus (1756-1791) | Symphony no. 40 in G minor, K550 | |
Bach, Johann Sebastian (1685-1750) | Cello suite no. 1 in G major, BWV1007 (Encore) |
Jean-Guihen Queyras | Cello |
Hong Kong Sinfonietta | |
Christoph Poppen | Conductor |
Jean-Guihen Queyras (Cello)
“Queyras is master of his instrument.” BBC Music Magazine
“Astounding.” Washington Classical Review
“Queyras speaks of the world...he brings the universe to the end of his bow.” Le Devoir
“Queyras is always in command of what he does, and how he wants this elusive music to speak.” The Guardian
- A discography of over 20 albums, winning such accolades as CHOC (2014), Diapason d'Or (2008) & “Soliste instrumental de l'année”, Victoires de la Musique Classique (2008)
- Has collaborated with leading orchestras and conductors including Gewandhausorchester Leipzig, Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Tonhalle Orchestra Zürich, Orchestre de Paris and Philadelphia Orchestra; Iván Fischer, Jiři Bělohlávek, Philippe Herreweghe and Yannick Nézet-Séguin
- Has been the Artist-in-Residence of renowned concert halls and festivals including Concertgebouw, Wigmore Hall and Festival d’Aix-en-Provence
Tristan Murail (Composer)
- His works have been performed and recorded by Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, BBC Symphony Orchestra, Orchestre National de France, Orchestre Philharmonique de Radio France, Ensemble Intercontemporain, etc
- Taught composition at IRCAM (1991-1997), Columbia University (1997-2010), Mozarteum University Salzburg, etc
Cellomania: Jean-Guihen Queyras Plays Tchaikovsky & Murail
1.6.2019 Sat 8pm
HK City Hall Concert Hall
$420, $280, $160
Tickets at URBTIX
www.URBTIX.hk