Swire Maestro Series: Tarmo Peltokoski Conducts Vaughan Williams 4 | Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Music Director Tarmo Peltokoski and cellist Senja Rummukainen lead the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra in a program featuring works by Wagner, Salonen, and Vaughan Williams at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall.
- When
26 Mar 2027 19:30 - 21:30
27 Mar 2027 17:00 - 19:00
- Location
Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall
Kowloon Tsim Sha Tsui Yau Tsim Mong
10 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
- Tickets & pricing
Standard
HKD 680
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HKD 540
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HKD 400
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HKD 260
Highlights
Part of the prestigious "Swire Maestro Series," this concert is conducted by the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's (HK Phil) Music Director, Tarmo Peltokoski. Known for his profound interpretative skills, Peltokoski will guide the audience through the turbulent and emotionally charged symphonic soundscape of Vaughan Williams. The evening also features Finnish cellist Senja Rummukainen, who will tackle the technically demanding and innovative Cello Concerto by Salonen. This concert offers a fascinating journey through musical evolution, bridging the romantic traditions of the past with the bold, abrasive power of modern symphonic works.
Program
- Wagner: Lohengrin: Prelude to Act I
- Salonen: Cello Concerto
- Vaughan Williams: Symphony No. 4 in F minor
The concert opens with the ethereal and sacred sounds of the Prelude to Act I of Wagner's Lohengrin. The mood then shifts to the modern textures of Salonen's Cello Concerto. The highlight of the evening is Vaughan Williams' Symphony No. 4, a piece that famously defied the pastoral clichés of its time with its sharp, dissonant, and aggressive character. Maestro Peltokoski will lead the orchestra through this defiant masterpiece, ensuring every intense detail—from its explosive opening to its cold, decisive conclusion—is masterfully articulated.
Performers
- Conductor: Tarmo Peltokoski
- Cello: Senja Rummukainen
- Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
Venue & Access
The concert takes place at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. The venue is easily accessible via the MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, followed by a 5-10 minute walk. While parking is available, the surrounding area is often busy; early arrival is recommended.
Ticketing
- Priority Booking: 2026-05-14 10:00 to 2026-06-01 23:59
- Public Booking: 2026-06-02 10:00 to 2026-06-18 23:59
- Website: https://sub.hkphil.org/tc
- Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including one intermission.
- Age Restriction: Ages 6 and above are welcome.
