[Hong Kong, 29 August 2022] Premiere Performances of Hong Kong announces today their Fall Recital Series line-up with three world-class musicians playing solo recitals. “One of today’s most thrilling harpsichordists” (Gramophone Magazine) Mahan Esfahani returns to Hong Kong on 26 September for The Art of Fugue by J.S. Bach; rising-star Brazilian guitarist Plínio Fernandes makes his Hong Kong début showcasing both his classical virtuosity and signature Brazilian repertoire on 30 October; and Gold Medal Winning Canadian pianist Tony Siqi Yun&nbs ..read more

Live music returns at Premiere Performances with Turkish Rising Star Cellist Jamal Aliyev Recital on 15 May 2022 7:30 pm at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) is delighted to be bringing Turkish rising-star cellist Jamal Aliyev for his long-awaited Hong Kong début, live on stage, on 15 May 2022, 7:30pm at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. “…countless little touches of imaginative colour… whirling and shimmering… Thought-provoking.” Gramophone on Jamal Aliyev Turkish rising-star cellist Jamal Aliyev finally makes his Hong Kong debut with ..read more

[December 2021, Hong Kong] Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) announces the return of their annual chamber music festival – the Beare’s Premiere Music Festival – which will take place from 9-23 January 2022. Described by the South China Morning Post as “Hong Kong’s cultural landmark”, the celebrated music festival has been held annually in January since 2009. Despite the recently tightened travel restrictions, Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2022 will include over 20 overseas and local musicians, including the Hong Kong début of Chinese cellist Xin Shi, Slovenia-based ..read more

[December 2021, Hong Kong] Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) announces the return of their annual chamber music festival – the Beare’s Premiere Music Festival – which will take place from 9-23 January 2022. Described by the South China Morning Post as “Hong Kong’s cultural landmark”, the celebrated music festival has been held annually in January since 2009. Despite the recently tightened travel restrictions, Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2022 will include over 20 overseas and local musicians, including the Hong Kong début of Turkish rising star cellist Jamal Aliyev ..read more

Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) announces today the return of Chinese guitarist Xuefei Yang (楊雪霏) to their recital series. The star guitarist will be playing a colourful and virtuosic programme of Chinese, Spanish and Latin guitar repertoire on 30 November 2021 (Tuesday) 7:30pm at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Selected as one of Classic FM’s “100 Best Artists of Our Time” and BBC Music Magazine‘s “Six of the best classical guitarists”, Xuefei Yang is the first internationally recognised Chinese guitarist on the world stage. The acclaimed guit ..read more

Premiere Performances and Hong Kong Sinfonietta collaborate to bringClarinet virtuoso Gilad Harel (20 & 23 Oct) and Award-winning pianist Alexander Ullman (18 & 20 Nov)for recitals and concertos Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) and Hong Kong Sinfonietta are delighted to continue their collaboration in bringing international artists to Hong Kong. This fall, Israeli clarinet virtuoso Gilad Harel and multiple award-winning British pianist Alexander Ullman will each give a solo recital for Premiere Performances and perform a concerto with Hong Kong Sinfonietta. Bo ..read more

Award-winning pianist Chiyan Wong’s recital with Premiere Performances in April received rave reviews. In collaboration with MCL K11 Art House, Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) presents the concert film “Encore!” –  a documentary and live recording of the acclaimed recital. Premiere Performances’ first concert film celebrates the long-awaited return of live music. Despite a three week hotel quarantine, Berlin-based pianist Chiyan Wong returned to his hometown in March 2021 amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, and gave a heart-felt recital to live audience. For the firs ..read more

Premiere Performances’ Fall 2021 Recital Series opens withAward-winning pianist David Greilsammer’s Scarlatti:Cage:Sonatas Additional performance added on 8 Sep (Wed) 7:30pm at Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall   “One of the most accomplished and adventurous musicians of his generation” The New York TimesScarlatti:Cage Sonatas was selected by The New York Times as one of ten most Important Musical Events of the Year. By popular demand, Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) is thrilled to add one more performance to Franco-Israeli pianist David Greilsamm ..read more

Premiere Performances is Hong Kong’s pre-eminent presenter of solo recitals and chamber music. Our world class recitals, chamber music festival, outreach/ education programmes and school concerts are distinguished by our drive to present the best to every audience and to make live music accessible to all. This is a great opportunity to join a dynamic and experienced team in one of the city’s most exciting arts organisations. Job Description The Senior Arts Administration Officer will provide support to the Executive Director, the General Manager and the Marketing Manager on various aspects of ..read more

Premiere Performances Recital Series back on stage with award-winning musicians Chiyan Wong (piano, Hong Kong), Zee Zee Zhang Zuo (piano, China) and Rachel Cheung (piano, Hong Kong) Premiere Performances of Hong Kong (Premiere Performances) announces today their new line-up for 2021 Spring Recital Series, live on stage. The 2021 Spring Recital Series includes: London-based Hong Kong-born pianist Chiyan Wong returns to play Bach’s Goldberg Variations (Apr 26), Queen Elisabeth Competition winner Zee Zee (Zhang Zuo) plays Ravel and Liszt (May 17), and Van Cliburn finalist and Audience Award winn ..read more