The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker will make their first appearance in Hong Kong. This unique ensemble is as renowned for their versatility as for their musical mastery. In this concert, they will perform a diverse repertoire ranging from classical, tango, jazz and spiritual to French chansons and film scores, shining a new light on the classics with an incredible sense of musical unity.
Julius Klengel | Hymnus G major, Op. 57
Boris Blacher | Blues, Espagnola, Rumba Philharmonica (1972/73)
Gabriel Fauré (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann) | Pavane, Op. 50 (1887)
Georges Ulmer (Arr. David Riniker) | Pigalle
James Horner (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann) | From Film Titanic
Stephan Koncz | Swing on Dvořák
Astor Piazzolla (Arr. José Carli) | Engeltrilogie
Hubert Giraud (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann) | Sous le ciel de Paris
Jean Françaix | Aubade - Presto
Spiritual (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann) | Nobody Knows
Spiritual (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann) | Let My People Go
George Gershwin (Arr. Michael Zigutkin) | Clap Yo’ Hands
Juan Tizol & Duke Ellington (Arr. Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann) | Caravan
The performance will run for about 1 hour 30 minutes including a 20-minute intermission.
Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break. The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers.
The programme does not represent the views of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.
The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and subsitute artists.
Source of the above information: Official press release, LCSD official website