Performer: Christoph Poppen

A forced programme change by Hong Kong Sinfonietta proves beneficial, lightening up the evening with Mozart’s overture to Le nozze di Figaro before a pair of Beethoven works. 

The Canadian-born Frenchman is known for his boldness in programming, often presenting both the timely and the timeless in a single offering.

A giant step in Hong Kong's Sinfonietta's journey to musical maturity with this programme of Webern, Beethoven and Mozart.

The Hong Kong Sinfonietta charmed, cajoled and astounded with Haydn, Strauss and Brahms.

An evening of delights and bonuses with Hong Kong Sinfonietta and Nareh Arghamanyan.

Entre le concert de l'ensemble Os Músicos do Tejo, la messe mozartienne du dimanche matin, la soirée symphonique en plein air et les concerts de musique de chambre, tous les goûts sont à Marvão !

Christoph Poppen, new jury co-chair of the Hong Kong International Conducting Competition, argues that the competition valuable because it allows young conductors to meet one another, in what is an otherwise lonely profession.

Retour sur le week-end d'ouverture du Festival international de musique de Marvão où, autour d'une citadelle qui surplombe l'Alentejo, une quantité de musiciens de premier plan proposent des programmes passionnants...

With an unusual format and lucrative prize pot – first prize being €200,000 – the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition poses a unique break to the usual state of affairs in the competition circuit.