Sala: Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall

Led by celebrated Chinese conductor Long Yu, the Hong Kong Philharmonic shines in Schönberg’s bold Brahms “makeover” and features two of their own as soloists in a finely contoured performance of the Double Concerto

Star pianist Lang Lang delivers a drama-packed Beethoven concerto; Jaap van Zweden and the Hong Kong Phil impress in Copland's fanfare-filled Third Symphony.

Memorable Tchaikovsky from Leonidas Kavakos and the Hong Kong Philharmonic is flanked by strong performances of Sibelius and Shostakovich. 

The Hong Kong Philharmonic under Paavo Järvi seduce with delicious Strauss, a mighty Sibelius Fifth and Zee Zee’s vibrant Liszt Piano Concerto no. 2.

Jaap van Zweden and the Hong Kong Phil excel in Shostakovich's Ninth Symphony and give an atmospheric reading of the Sea Interludes by Britten, but cellist Jan Vogler struggles to settle in Elgar’s Cello Concerto. 

The Vienna Philharmonic gives Hong Kong a taste of their signature Wienerklang in orchestral works by Wagner, Richard Strauss and Dvořák. 

Never mind the cowbells... the Hong Kong Phil delivers a photo-enhanced rendition of An Alpine Symphony at the Cultural Centre. 

Pianist Colleen Lee displays both dexterity and delicacy in Mozart's Coronation concerto, while HK Phil strut their romantic stuff in Schumann's Rhenish Symphony.