Announcements
Refund arrangements of October cancelled concerts
Beethoven Festival: François-frédéric Guy | Beethoven Piano Concerto Cycle (16 & 17 October 2020)
Beethoven Festival: JAAP | Beethoven 7 & 8 (23 October 2020)
Beethoven Festival: JAAP | Beethoven 2 & 5 (24 October 2020)
Details please refer to corresponding concert page.
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (Updated on 23 October 2020)2020-10-23
Special Announcement
2020-10-24
HK Phil musicians and staff members all tested negative for COVID-19
Management in discussions with government departments and experts to enhance precautionary measures
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has been informed by the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) that its orchestral and staff members have all tested negative for COVID-19, and there are no new cases identified. The HK Phil musicians who are classified as close contacts of the infected player will complete the required quarantine period this weekend. The infected player is hospitalised and in stable condition, and the HK Phil wishes him speedy recovery.
HK Phil Chief Executive Benedikt Fohr and Music Director Jaap van Zweden said, “The HK Phil is reassured to see that the current precautionary measures are helpful given no new cases were identified. We and the Board appreciate the understanding and support from the CHP, musicians and other stakeholders. We are working with the Home Affairs Bureau and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department to review our precautionary measures.”
As this pandemic is unprecedented, and the situation keeps changing, the HK Phil will re-evaluate its practices in response to latest developments. The HK Phil is in discussions with medical experts on infection control and advisors on air purification, to enhance measures which include reviewing the programming, the size of the orchestra and stage setting, adjusting on-stage plastic shields and arranging regular COVID-19 testing.
The HK Phil looks forward to welcoming audiences to its concerts soon.Update on Concerts in 2020/21 Season: HK Phil × Tai Kwun: Chamber Music Series
Cancelled Concert
• The Soldier and the Nightingale (21 September 2020)
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Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (28 August 2020)2020-08-28
Updates on Concerts in 2020/21 Season: Concerts in October and early December 2020; 18, 19 & 20 June 2021
Cancelled Concerts
• JAAP’s Beethoven 9 (2 & 3 October 2020)
• JAAP’s Fidelio Opera-in-Concert (15 & 17 October 2020)
• Anne-Sophie Mutter & Friends (20 October 2020)
• Season Opening: JAAP’s Beethoven 6 ｜Anne-Sophie Mutter I (23 October 2020)
• JAAP’s Beethoven 8 ｜ Anne-Sophie Mutter II (24 October 2020)
Rescheduled Concerts
• Asia Miles Proudly Sponsors: Joe Hisaishi in Concert (originally on 4, 5 & 6 December 2020, now rescheduled to 17, 18, 19 & 20 June 2021)
• BBC Planet Earth II Live in Concert (originally on 18 & 19 June 2021, new dates to be announced)
• Swire Sunday Family Series: BBC Planet Earth II Live in Concert (originally on 20 June 2021, new date to be announced)
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Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (28 August 2020)2020-08-28
HK Phil x Tai Kwun Chamber Music Series Concert Reschedule Notice
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (22 May 2020)2020-05-22
Refund and other ticket arrangements of June and July concerts
Lea Salonga: The Voice of Broadway (3 & 4 July 2020)
Swire Denim Series: Francesco Tristano: Classical × Electronic (19 & 20 June 2020)
Swire Maestro Series: Sinaisky | Shostakovich 12 (12 & 13 June 2020)
Frank Peter Zimmermann's Mendelssohn (5 & 6 June 2020)2020-05-15
In view of the latest situation of COVID-19 and uncertainties in global business travels, along with discussions with our tour presenters, performing venues and related partners, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s (HK Phil) tour to Japan and Korea, originally have been rescheduled to a later time of the year, now has been cancelled.
The HK Phil, Music Director Jaap van Zweden, our Board of Governors as well as the administration put the health and well-being of our audience, players and staff at the forefront of our priorities. We sincerely hope that the orchestra’s home city, as well as other parts of the world, will recover soon and overcome the current challenging situation. The orchestra and its Music Director Jaap van Zweden look forward to performing for audiences in Japan and Korea in the near future.
The HK Phil would like to thank our tour presenters in Japan and Korea, our performing venue partners, as well as sponsors, for their support.
Ticket holders for the affected concerts, please visit websites of relevant performing venues for ticketing assistance.2020-05-15
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra, Music Director Jaap van Zweden, our Board of Governors as well as the administration put the health and well-being of our audiences, players and staff at the forefront of our priorities. Like most cultural organisations, we have made major adjustments to our regular activities in order to accommodate these exceptional circumstances.
The HK Phil believes passionately in the power of music. Since February, we have been sharing our love of music and support for our community through "Phil Your Life With Music". We hope our videos, available on website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, WeChat and Weibo, will brighten your life and keep us connected.
The new 2020/21 season and more music projects will be announced in June and July. Please stay tuned!
Never underestimate the power of music. Stay strong and hopeful as always. We hope to see you again very soon!2020-05-15
Change of concert date: “HK Phil × Tai Kwun: Chamber Music Series: 100 Years of Brassmania (Brass Quintet)” on 11 May 2020
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (7 May 2020 16:30)2020-05-07
Concert Cancellation and Ticket Arrangement: “Beethoven 250th Series: JAAP's Beethoven 4 | Nobuyuki Tsujii” on 22 & 23 May 2020
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (22 Apr 2020 19:15)2020-04-22