Season Finale: Jukka-Pekka Saraste and Igor Levit | Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Highlights

Serving as the grand finale of the season, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) welcomes back the esteemed Finnish conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste to the podium. He will be joined by the 'one-of-a-kind pianist' Igor Levit, as hailed by The New Yorker. This concert promises to be a stunning conclusion to the season, offering a profound artistic journey that explores themes of life, death, and deep human aspiration.

Program

The concert repertoire features a compelling selection of works that delve into the composers' inner worlds:

• Saariaho: Variations on the Midnight Sun: Inspired by the bright summer nights of the Arctic and the birth of her first child, this piece serves as a luminous opening.
• Prokofiev: Piano Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 16: Igor Levit performs this technically demanding and deeply emotive concerto. Originally written as a memorial to a late friend, it is celebrated for its raw originality and intense emotional narrative.
• Tchaikovsky: Symphony No. 4 in F minor, Op. 36: Conductor Jukka-Pekka Saraste leads the orchestra through this powerful masterpiece, which depicts the composer's struggle with 'Fate,' tracing a path from internal turmoil to ultimate self-affirmation.

Performers

• Conductor: Jukka-Pekka Saraste — Returning triumphantly after his highly acclaimed debut with the HK Phil in 2024.
• Piano: Igor Levit — A masterful pianist renowned for his profound musical intellect and uncompromising technique.
• Orchestra: Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Venue & Access

The concert will be held at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. Visitors are advised to take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui station and proceed on foot. The venue is fully accessible.

Ticketing

• Priority Booking: May 14, 2026 (10:00) – June 1, 2026 (23:59)
• Public Booking: June 2, 2026 (10:00) – June 18, 2026 (23:59)
• Ticket Prices: HK$880, $700, $520, $380
• Important Notes: The performance runs for approximately 2 hours, including one intermission. Audience members must be at least 6 years old. For ticketing details, please visit the HK Phil Ticketing Platform.