Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra

Hailed as one of Asia's top orchestras, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO) is led by the internationally renowned Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Edo de Waart. Enriching Hong Kongs cultural life for over a century, the Orchestra has grown into a formidable ensemble of Chinese and international talents in the last three decades, attracting world-class artists to perform on the same stage. In April 2006, The Swire Group Charitable Trust became the Hong Kong Philharmonics Principal Patron to enable Maestro de Waarts artistic vision for the Orchestra to be realized. HKPO annually touches the lives of 200,000 music lovers through more than 150 performances, including a series of outreach activities including the citys largest outdoor symphonic concert in Happy Valley, Swire Symphony under the Stars. www.hkpo.com

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