Review of 2012: CDs, DVDs and BDs
Who says classical music recording industry is dying? Being an active listener and reviewer, 2012 was a busy year as usual for me. My time was only enough for …
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Review of 2012: Concerts
The beginning of a year is a good time to summarise the one that passed. It certainly does and I would share my definitive concert moments of 2012 that I think …
Liu Meng-chieh plays with SAR Philharmonic, raising funds for drug abuse group
SAR Philharmonic is performing for charity again, this time for the benefit of Kely Support Group, a group dedicated for youth drug and alcohol addictions. …
Six young musicians named Young Music Makers of the year
Six young musicians are selected to be among the elites of Young Music Makers, a project of RTHK Radio 4 highlight emerging music talents.
The glorious inauguration of Jaap van Zweden as HKPO’s music director
If I am to poll a concert which stunned me the most in recent years, the inauguration concert of Jaap van Zweden as music director of HKPO surely comes to the …
The Joy of Music Festival
A week-long festival The Joy of Music Festival is ahead, starting from October 8 and ending on October 14. It features a series of concerts as well as a …
Antoni Wit conducts Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony
Seldom you see his face on record covers, and on the stage you do not see his baton swings like a magic wand. But Antoni Wit’s firm grip of the performance …
Rilling conducts Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor
In the recording, you may find this music finely delivered with sufficiently nuanced details to make it a joy to listen
In memory of Prof. Michael E. McClellan
The sad news of Prof. McClellan's admission to hospital in critical condition hit me while I was in Cincinnati, Ohio. Barely two weeks after his sudden …
Muti and Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2013 Hong Kong programme announced
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces the 2013 Asian tour, including two concerts in Hong Kong during the Hong Kong Arts