Bachtrack logo
What's on
All eventsConcertsOperaDanceKids eventsMasterclassesCompetitionsFestivals
Reviews
All reviewsConcert reviewsOpera reviewsDance reviews
Articles
All articlesFeaturesInterviewsOpinionPlaylists
News
Video
Video homeAll videoStreamed eventsConcertsOperaDanceKids eventsMasterclassesPublishers
Site
About usContact usLink to usConditions of useCookiesPrivacy
Young artists
Travel
EventsReviewsArticlesVideo

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

By Dr. Anton D. Luiten, 12 June 2021
Loading, please wait...
See full listing
“The orchestra succeeded fully in demonstrating its technical acumen”
Reviewed at Hong Kong Cultural Centre: Concert Hall, Hong Kong on 11 June 2021
Programme
Prokofiev, Symphony no. 1 in D major "Classical", Op.25
Förster, Horn concerto E flat major
Rimsky-Korsakov, Scheherazade, Op.35 (images by Tobias Melle )
Performers
Christian Schmitt, Organ
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Lio Kuokman, Conductor
Tobias Melle, Photography & Live Projection
More Concert reviews
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
Hong Kong Philharmonic packs a punch with Tarmo Peltokoski at the helm
Christopher Halls, 30th June
Memorable Tchaikovsky from Leonidas Kavakos and the Hong Kong Philharmonic is flanked by strong performances of Sibelius and Shostakovich. 
****1
More reviews...
Read reviews of
Christian SchmittHong Kong Philharmonic OrchestraLio KuokmanNikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-KorsakovScheherazade, Op.35Sergei ProkofievSymphony no. 1 in D major "Classical", Op.25Tobias Melle
Related articles
Loading image...
Elim Chan: from Sorcerer’s Apprentice to Proms Queen and beyond
Loading image...
Decoding Shostakovich and Prokofiev: Gianandrea Noseda
Loading image...
Anarchy and utopia: Calixto Bieito on directing Mussorgsky’s Khovanshchina
Loading image...
From Salzburg, with love: Hans Graf bids farewell to Singapore with Mozart and Salieri
Dr. Anton D. Luiten
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.