Musicus Fest 2026 – Festival Finale: Mantua Chamber Orchestra
The Musicus Fest 2026 closing concert takes place on November 28, 2026, at the Hong Kong City Hall, featuring the Italian Mantua Chamber Orchestra alongside Hong Kong musicians Luo Hao-chiang, Li Si-xi, and pipa virtuoso Zhang Ying in a diverse program spanning Baroque to contemporary works.
- When
28 Nov 2026 20:00 - 22:00
- Location
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall
Hong Kong Island Central Central and Western
5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong
- Mantua Chamber Orchestra · Orchestra
- Luo Hao-chiang · Double Bass
- Li Si-xi · Double Bass
- Zhang Ying · Pipa
- Tickets & pricing
A Zone Standard
HKD 500
A Zone Concession
HKD 250
B Zone Standard
HKD 380
B Zone Concession
HKD 190
Highlights
The Musicus Fest 2026 draws to a grand close with the concert "The Harmony of Encounters". Featuring the internationally acclaimed Mantua Chamber Orchestra, winner of Italy's prestigious Premio Franco Abbiati, this finale brings together top-tier performers for an evening of cross-cultural musical exploration.
Program
The concert showcases a diverse selection of pieces that highlight both historical brilliance and contemporary innovation:
- Haydn: Symphony No. 48 in C major, "Maria Theresa"
- Bottesini (arr. Micheli): Double Bass Concerto (arranged for two double basses and string orchestra)
- Lao Luo: "Heroic Soul, Flying White" (arranged for Pipa and strings)
- Boccherini: Symphony in D minor, "La Casa del Diavolo" (House of the Devil)
- Vivaldi: String Concerto in A major, RV 158
Performers
Joining the Mantua Chamber Orchestra are young talents Luo Hao-chiang and Li Si-xi on double bass—both prize recipients from the Musicus Society’s Young Artist Audition—alongside Zhang Ying, the Pipa Principal of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra.
Ticketing
Tickets are now available for purchase via Art-mate. Concessionary tickets (50% off) are available for full-time students, seniors aged 60+, people with disabilities and their minders, and CSSA recipients. A 15% discount is offered for the purchase of 2 or more standard-priced tickets. Join us at the Hong Kong City Hall for this unforgettable musical finale.
Venue & Access
The venue is the Concert Hall of the Hong Kong City Hall, located at 5 Edinburgh Place, Central, Hong Kong. It is easily accessible via the Central MTR Station.
