Superstar of the violin Maxim Vengerov joins us for performances of a Chinese classic – the Butterfly Lovers concerto. Yu Long’s first concerts as Principal Guest Conductor of the HK Phil will culminate in Tchaikovsky’s Pathétique symphony – and begin, fittingly, with a great Chinese work – Chen Qigang’s evocation for orchestra of Peking Opera. 

French composers have always had an eye to the exotic, and have written music to portray adventures in distant lands. For Berlioz, it was the mountains of Italy as described by the poet Byron. Ravel was captivated by the colours and vibrancy of Spain. Join us for a night of exotic landscapes, described with quintessential French style.