Christoph Eschenbach, a Stellar Lineup of Vocalists and Prague Philharmonic Choir Join HK Phil For Dvořák

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra will launch its new flagship education initiative, Jockey Club TUTTI Programme, in the 2024/25 season. Exclusively sponsored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, this three-year initiative aspires to nurture local music talents through engagement with both international and local artists. The inaugural concert of the Jockey Club Masters Series “Christoph Eschenbach | Dvořák Stabat Mater”, under the Jockey Club TUTTI Programme, will be held on 8 November 2024, featuring world-renowned maestro Christoph Eschenbach. The Prague Philharmonic Choir will join this concert and the following evening at “Choral Festival | Dvořák & the American Spiritual” on 9 November 2024. Tickets are now available on URBTIX. 

Led by Christoph Eschenbach, the concert will open with the Hong Kong premiere of Turkish composer Fazıl Say's Second Violin Concerto, a work inspired by his contemplative walks during the pandemic lockdown. Say recalls that, “During lockdown, I always went for a walk on the empty beach very early in the morning. Each sunrise had its own colour, texture and atmosphere which subsequently flowed into the composition.” This dynamic work seamlessly blending virtuosity with folk elements premiered in 2022 by Eschenbach alongside violinist Friedemann Eichhorn, who will make his HK Phil debut in this concert.   

In commemoration of the 120th anniversary of Dvořák's passing, Eschenbach will conduct his monumental Stabat Mater. Born from personal tragedy, this poignant piece vividly portrays the Virgin Mary's sorrow at the cross, offering a profound meditation on suffering and redemption. A stellar cast of international vocalists – Aleksandra Zamojska, Sarah Romberger, Peter Sonn and Shenyang – will join the Prague Philharmonic Choir to perform this moving choral masterpiece. 

Besides concerts, a series of education programmes and outreach activities will take place during the “Jockey Club Masters Series” concert week, including an interactive workshop (6 November), an open rehearsal (7 November), “Share the Stage with Maestro Christoph Eschenbach – Public Working Session & Conducting Masterclass”, as well as the “Artist Talk by Maestro Christoph Eschenbach” (both on 9 November). All events are free of charge. For details, please visit https://www.hkphil.org/tutti

“Jockey Club TUTTI Programme – Jockey Club Masters Series: Christoph Eschenbach | Dvořák Stabat Mater” will be held on 8 November 2024 (Fri) at 8PM at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Tickets priced at HK$520, $420, $320, $220 and $50 are available at URBTIX. For enquiries, please call +852 2721 2332 or visit hkphil.org. 

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