Magic, Colour and Spectacle: Scheherazade at the HK Phil

Par Dr. Anton D. Luiten, 12 juin 2021

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“The orchestra succeeded fully in demonstrating its technical acumen”

Critique faite à Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall, Hong Kong, le 11 juin 2021

Prokofiev, Symphonie no. 1 en ré majeur «Classique», Op.25

Förster, Horn concerto E flat major

Rimski-Korsakov, Shéhérazade, op.35 (images by Tobias Melle )

Christian Schmitt, Orgue

Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Lio Kuokman, Direction

Tobias Melle, Photography & Live Projection

Alexandre Kantorow, cerise sur le gâteau d'anniversaire du HK Phil

Thibault d'Hauthuille, 28th February

Sous la direction taillée au cordeau de Jaap van Zweden, l'orchestre a proposé une interprétation exceptionnelle d'un superbe programme, avec Alexandre Kantorow en invité de marque.

*****

Hong Kong Philharmonic offer precision and poise in Seoul

SangKwon Lee, 19th October

Two contemporary works pave the way for a big Tchaikovsky pairing at the Seoul Arts Center, with Yekwon Sunwoo joining the Hong Kong Philharmonic for the First Piano Concerto.

****1

Hong Kong Phil revels in Schoenberg’s beefed-up Brahms

Christopher Halls, 17th October

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

****1

A tokenistic Turandot in Hong Kong

Dr. Anton D. Luiten, 10th October

Veronika Dzhioeva presents a menacing Turandot in Opera Hong Kong's latest production which attempts to merge historical accuracy with the complexities of Orientalism.

***11

A triumphant return to Singapore by the Hong Kong Philharmonic

Chang Tou Liang, 20th February

On its 50th anniversary concert tour, the Hong Kong Philharmonic pulls out all stops in Singapore, joined by star French pianist Alexandre Kantorow.

*****

Lang Lang sparkles in Hong Kong Beethoven

Christopher Halls, 15th December

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.

****1

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Dr. Anton D. Luiten

Dr. Anton D. Luiten is an educator and music critic. Based in Hong Kong, Dr. Luiten writes on western art concerts and reviews international artists. He also works for the International Baccalaureate as a lead educator, examiner and runs workshops on themes such as critical and creative thinking, and international mindedness. He is passionate about curriculum development, affording opportunities for students to nurture their talents, and educating the public on western art matters of historical significance as well as musical interpretation. His goal is to bring greater understanding and appreciation of music to the widest possible audience.

Magic, Colour and Spectacle: Scheherazade at the Hong Kong Philharmonic