The Hong Kong Philharmonic Society Ltd

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) is recognised as Asias foremost classical orchestra. Presenting more than 150 concerts over a 44-week season, the HK Phil attracts more than 200,000 music lovers annually. In 2019, the HK Phil received the prestigious Gramophone Orchestra of the Year Award the first orchestra in Asia to receive this distinction. Jaap van Zweden, one of todays most sought-after conductors, has been the orchestras Music Director since the 2012/13 concert season. Maestro van Zweden is also Music Director of the New York Philharmonic since the 2018/19 season. Yu Long has been Principal Guest Conductor since the 2015/16 season. Under the dynamic leadership of Jaap van Zweden, the HK Phil has attained new heights of artistic excellence, garnering international critical acclaim. The orchestra successfully completed a four-year journey through Wagners Ring Cycle, performing and recording one opera from the cycle each year from 2015 to 2018. The concert perf...