A Trio of Talent: Spanish Maestro, Korean Violinist, and Local Soprano Launch New Youth Orchestra in Hong Kong SAR
HONG KONG, July 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The newly established Hong Kong RH Philharmonic (RHPhil) will present its debut concert, 'Echoes of Resilience,' on 19 July 2025 at the Academic Community Hall, Hong Kong Baptist University. This event celebrates Hong Kong's enduring spirit and unity through music. Led by Stanley Chen and Alan Tam, and supported by RH Music Gallery and Y Mission Limited, RHPhil brings together 80 exceptional music graduates aged 18 to 35, creating a youth-driven professional orchestra rooted in the community with a global outlook.
Stanley stated, 'Having myself inspired under various batons when I was younger, understanding the true value of diverse learning, we are dedicated to building an international stage for our young musicians—so they may shine through exploring limitless possibilities in their musical journey—and we remain committed to creating more opportunities to support their growth and development.' To foster East-West cultural exchange, the debut concert features Spanish maestro Unai Urrecho Zubillaga, Korean violinist Jeong Yeonoo, and Hong Kong SAR's acclaimed soprano Hedy Chan. Together, they will present rare masterpieces: Bernstein's Overture to 'Candide,' Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D major (Op.35), and Shostakovich's Symphony No. 5 in D minor (Op.47).
Shostakovich's works, known for their large orchestration and technical difficulty, are considered a major challenge for orchestras. In fact, major Hong Kong orchestras only perform such works about once every three to four years, with just five large-scale performances in the past decade. This concert will offer a rare live rendition of both concerto and symphonic masterpieces, promising audiences an unforgettable first-hand experience.
The concert aims to:
Spark intercultural creativity through international collaboration
Showcase the resilience of Hong Kong's youth in challenging times
Provide performance and career opportunities for young musicians, advancing local arts development
Reimagines classical music as civic cultural infrastructure through grassroots participation
Event DetailsDate: 19 July 2025 (Saturday)Time: 8:00 PMVenue: Academic Community Hall (AC Hall), Hong Kong Baptist UniversityTicketing: https://bit.ly/RHphil-show-0719Enquiries: 3972 3880 or orchestra@rhpeople.org
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