Hong Kong City Hall: Concert Hall5 Edinburgh Place
Central, Hong Kong, China
Dates/times in Hong Kong time zone
Programme
Performers
| Martin Helmchen | Piano |
| Hong Kong Sinfonietta | |
| Christoph Poppen | Conductor |
Martin Helmchen (Piano)
★★★★★ BBC Music Magazine
★★★★★ Bachtrack
“This was Beethoven playing of great individuality and distinction.” Chicago Classical Review
“Martin Helmchen – the kind of performer who lifts his audiences up to heaven just by penetrating inside his music with nimble fingers, questing intelligence and a beating heart.”The Times
- 1st Prize, 2001 Clara Haskil Competition at age 19
- Has performed with the world’s top orchestras and conductors including Berlin Philharmonic/Blomstedt, Vienna Philharmonic/Gergiev, London Philharmonic/Jurowski, New York Philharmonic & Boston Symphony/von Dohnányi
Christoph Poppen (Principal Guest Conductor)
- Principal Conductor, Cologne Chamber Orchestra
- Artistic Director, Marvão International Music Festival, Portugal
- Music Director, Deutsche Radio Philharmonie (2007-2011)
- Artistic Director, Munich Chamber Orchestra (1995-2006)