All that Jazz and then some: French Pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet Plays Gershwin

Why We Recommend it

Conducted by the Hong Kong Philharmonic’s Principal Guest Conductor Yu Long, acclaimed pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet will play compositions by George Gershwin, Edward Elgar, and Qigang Chen.

Description

For this performance, the HK Phil teams up with French pianist Jean-Yves Thibaudet to bring three enticing compositions to the stage, kicking off with the Hong Kong premiere of Qigang Chen’s Er Huang. 

This concerto for piano and orchestra will be followed with variations on one of the all-time classic jazz pieces, George Gershwin’s I’ve Got Rhythm. The concert closes with Edward Elgar’s Enigma Variations.

Details

When: 15 Dec 2017 - 16 Dec 2017 Where: Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall – 5 Edinburgh Place – Central