JAAP｜Rachel CheungThe Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

PROGRAMME
WONG Chun-wai
HK Phil Commissioned Work
(World premiere)

RAVEL
Piano Concerto in G

John CORIGLIANO
Symphony no. 1 (HK premiere)

First we are proud to present the world premiere of the HK Phil commissioned work by local composer Wong Chun-wai. Hong Kong pianist Rachel Cheung, finalist and Audience Award winner at the 15th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, showcases her poetic musicianship and compelling music-making in Ravel’s Piano Concerto. We will also hear eminent American composer John Corigliano’s incredibly moving Symphony no. 1. Corigliano’s original score for the film The Red Violin has won him an Oscar.