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Music Director: Jaap van Zweden
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is one of Asia’s leading orchestras. Enriching Hong Kong’s cultural life for over a century, the orchestra has grown into a world-class ensemble of 90 players drawn from both China and overseas, performing under the artistic leadership of renowned conductors. Jaap van Zweden is its current music director, having succeeded Edo de Waart who held the position from 2004 to 2012. Inviting artists of the highest international calibre to perform alongside it during its annual season of over 150 performances, the orchestra touches the lives of over 200,000 music lovers. It is actively involved in promoting music through an extensive and varied educational programme, popular outreach concerts as well as regular broadcasts and telecasts. As Hong Kong’s flagship orchestra, the orchestra has undertaken successful tours of Europe, Asia and North America, and maintains a regular presence on mainland China. It has also recorded extensively, specialising in Chinese and contemporary compositions including works by Bright Sheng, Tan Dun, Kurt Weill and Stravinsky.
For more information, please visit www.hkpo.com.