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The Joy of Music Festival

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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 notable evening performance for the 50th anniversary of the Hong Kong City Hall.

  • Published: 2012/9/2911:28
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Antoni Wit conducts Beethoven’s Eroica Symphony

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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 is evident right from the moment he turns from the audience to the musicians.

  • Published: 2012/9/1617:09
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Rilling conducts Mozart’s Great Mass in C minor

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In the recording, you may find this music finely delivered with sufficiently nuanced details to make it a joy to listen to.

  • Published: 2012/9/121:50
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In memory of Prof. Michael E. McClellan

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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 collapse, he passed away after struggling with illness and never woke up again.

  • Published: 2012/7/3123:10
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Muti and Chicago Symphony Orchestra 2013 Hong Kong programme announced

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The Chicago Symphony Orchestra announces the 2013 Asian tour, including two concerts in Hong Kong during the Hong Kong Arts Festival.

  • Published: 2012/5/1611:50
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Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season with Jaap van Zweden

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The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO) announces the first season with Jaap van Zweden installed as the new music director.

  • Published: 2012/5/1523:55
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Schools Music Festival Finals

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After 64 years, the annual Hong Kong Schools Music Festival has its grand finale last month again in an evening that crowned the best choirs in the territory.

  • Published: 2012/4/1822:07
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Lorin Maazel coming with Philharmonia in March

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Lorin Maazel will return to Hong Kong with the Philharmonia in a concert with Haydn and Mahler on March 31.

  • Published: 2012/2/2511:24
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Royal Concertgebouw revisits Hong Kong with Schubert and Brahms

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The Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra revisits Hong Kong after 19 years with a programme of German symphonic works.

  • Published: 2012/2/1918:01
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Kun Woo Paik’s subdue virtuosity on piano works of Ravel

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With a humble appearance, the calmness of Kun Woo Paik stands great contrast with his splendid virtuosity. He performs all solo piano works of Maurice Ravel in one evening at the 2012 Hong Kong Arts Festival.

  • Published: 2012/2/1219:25
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