Musicus Fest 2026 – Festival Finale 'Musical Rendezvous' Mantua Chamber Orchestra

Highlights

The Musicus Fest 2026 concludes with a grand finale, 'Musical Rendezvous', featuring the prestigious Mantua Chamber Orchestra from Italy, winners of the Abbiati Prize. This concert highlights a unique collaboration between international classical masters and local talent, showcasing the virtuosity of 'Young Artist Audition' winners Luo Haoqiang and Li Xixi on double bass, joined by Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Pipa Principal Zhang Ying. This cross-cultural dialogue of instruments promises a night of technical brilliance and artistic fusion.

Program

The concert program is meticulously curated to traverse eras and styles. It opens with Haydn’s Symphony No. 48 in C major, 'Maria Theresa', known for its stately grandeur. A rare highlight is Bottesini’s Double Bass Concerto, a technically demanding and dazzling work for two double basses. The repertoire also features the cross-cultural composition 'Xia Xin Fei Bai' by composer Old-German (Gottfried Dünwald), arranged for Pipa and string orchestra. The evening continues with the dramatic 'La Casa del Diavolo' (The House of the Devil) by Boccherini and concludes with the nimble Vivaldi Concerto in A major, RV 158, offering a layered and immersive listening experience.

Performers

• Ensemble: Mantua Chamber Orchestra (Italy)
• Double Bass: Luo Haoqiang, Li Xixi
• Pipa: Zhang Ying

Venue & Access

The concert will take place at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Located in the heart of Central, the venue is easily accessible via MTR Central Station and numerous bus routes.

Ticketing

• Ticket Prices: HK$500 / HK$380
• Concessions: 50% discount for full-time students, seniors aged 60+, people with disabilities and their minders, and CSSA recipients. A 15% discount is available for group bookings of two or more standard-priced tickets.
• Running time is approximately 2 hours, including a 20-minute intermission.
• Suitable for ages 6 and above.