Swire Denim Series: Jukka-Pekka Saraste | Happy Hour with Beethoven

Swire Denim Series: Jukka-Pekka Saraste | Happy Hour with Beethoven

20 Apr 2024 (Sat) 5:00PM

Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall

Ticket Price: $520 / $420 / $320 / $220 (Half price for full-time local students*)

* Student ticket holders will be admitted only on production of acceptable proof of identity.

For ages 6 and above

The concert runs approximately 1 hour without an intermission.

Programme:

BACH / STOKOWSKI | Toccata and Fugue

BEETHOVEN | Romance no. 2

BEETHOVEN | Symphony no. 3, Eroica

With his quiet insights and care taken to make the music “superbly shaped” (The Times), Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste conducts Beethoven’s Eroica in his long-due HK Phil debut. The performance on Saturday features Concertmaster Jing Wang in Beethoven’s lyrical Second Romance. Leading German concert organist Christian Schmitt joins the orchestra in a unique rendition of Bach’s famous D minor Toccata and Fugue.

Artists:

Jukka-Pekka Saraste | conductor

Christian Schmitt | organ

Jing Wang | violin

Remarks:

• In order not to disturb other patrons to enjoy the show, latecomers can only be admitted at designated latecomer point
• The HK Phil will assign the best available seating for you. Please note that separate rows may be assigned for large booking
• No cancellations, refunds or changes can be made
• No eating or drinking
• No photography, recording or filming
• Please turn off your mobile phone & other electronic devices and keep noise to a minimum during the performance
• Please reserve your applause until the end of the entire work

Ticket Collection Information

You must present the confirmation to redeem the physical ticket(s) at the HK Phil Reception Counter. For more details, please refer to the confirmation email.