Chinese pianist Lang Lang mixes power-packed chords with spellbinding tenderness in a performance of Beethoven’s Concerto No 3 with the Hong Kong Philharmonic under Jaap van Zweden.
The full Mahler cycle, collaborations with diverse genres and arts groups as well as fostering talented new musicians especially conductors will take center stage at the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra, which will kick off its first season with music director Jaap van Zweden. Beyond that, the new music director and the orchestra will strive to raise quality to the top level, which, according to van Zweden, is &ldq.
The Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra (SPO) s new music director on Monday pledged to closely collaborate with Korean musicians and artists, nurture young conductors and embark on global tours during his five-year tenure starting in January 2024.
Celebrated soloist’s focused, warm and engaging tone, and communication with Hong Kong orchestra’s players, make for a memorable performance of Dvorak concerto. ‘Great listening’, indeed, as Ma said.