Beloved Recorder Concert @ Hong Kong Sinfonietta

Highlights

This concert features the world-renowned recorder virtuoso Stefan Temmingh, performing alongside the Hong Kong Sinfonietta under the baton of Music Director Laureate Yip Wing-sie. A key highlight is the Hong Kong premiere of Anders Koppel’s concerto "Moon Child’s Dream," a passionate musical vision of a utopian world. The program also revisits Vivaldi’s timeless recorder concertos, showcasing the instrument's purity and contemporary versatility. In the second half, the orchestra performs Rimsky-Korsakov’s opulent symphonic suite "Scheherazade," offering an exotic and narrative-driven musical journey through lavish orchestration.

Program

The concert is carefully curated to emphasize the recorder's expressive range. The first half highlights the instrument's transition from baroque elegance to modern innovation. Stefan Temmingh, widely acclaimed for setting a "new benchmark" in recorder performance, brings exceptional technical mastery to the stage. The second half features "Scheherazade," a monumental work in the orchestral repertoire, promising a vibrant and captivating conclusion to the performance. The event lasts approximately 2 hours, including a 15-minute intermission.

Performers

• Conductor: Yip Wing-sie (Music Director Laureate, Hong Kong Sinfonietta)
• Recorder: Stefan Temmingh
• Harpsichord: Sebastian Wienand

Venue & Access

The concert will be held at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, located at 5 Edinburgh Place, Central. Audience members can travel via MTR to Central Station and walk from Exit K.

Ticketing

Tickets are currently available for sale across zones A, B, and C. Standard and concessionary pricing options are available. Please visit the official POPTICKET website for booking details.