Great Violin Concertos: Alexandra Conunova plays Saint-Saëns

Program Overview

Hong Kong Sinfonietta, under the baton of Music Director Christoph Poppen, collaborates with the renowned violinist Alexandra Conunova to bring a captivating evening of classical masterpieces to Hong Kong audiences. This concert is designed to explore the profound beauty of concertos and symphonies, highlighting the expressive power of strings.

Highlights

The centerpiece of the performance is Saint-Saëns' Violin Concerto No. 3 in B minor, Op. 61. Renowned for its demanding virtuosity and rich emotional landscape, this concerto stands as a pinnacle of the violin repertoire. The program also features Franck's Symphony in D minor, a work celebrated for its structural ingenuity and intellectual depth. Notably, the concert includes the Hong Kong premiere of Sofia Gubaidulina's Fairytale Poem (1971), offering a unique opportunity for listeners to engage with contemporary narrative music alongside traditional classics.

Performers

• Conductor: Christoph Poppen
• Violin: Alexandra Conunova
• Orchestra: Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Ticketing

• Date: November 7, 2026
• Venue: Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
• Tickets: HKD 560 / 380 / 220
• Enquiries: 2836 3336 or email info@hksinfonietta.org