Named orchestra of the year in 2019, HK Phil planned a tour to capitalise on the accolade, but the Covid-19 pandemic delayed it. Five years later it finally set off. Post Magazine went along for the ride.
Chilean-Italian conductor Paolo Bortolameolli talks about coming to Hong Kong to conduct Latin American-themed New Year concerts with the HK Phil and his journey to achieve his life goal.
Studio Ghibli composer Joe Hisaishi led a triptych of Hong Kong premieres from the podium himself, with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra proving itself up to the musical challenges.
Lio Kuokman, resident conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and programme director of the Macao International Music Festival, explains how Mr Holland’s Opus changed his life.