Description

The Asian Modern Symphony Orchestra, founded by Wilson Ng, is making its grand debut! This orchestra is dedicated to showcasing the unique allure of Asian symphonic music while celebrating the essence of Asian virtues.

The orchestra features leading Asian soloists and members who have performed with world-class ensembles, including the Berlin Philharmonic, Orchester der Deutschen Oper Berlin, the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, and major philharmonic and symphony orchestras across Seoul, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Incheon, Québec, Bournemouth, and Thailand. The musicians speak Cantonese, Mandarin, Korean, Japanese, Vietnamese, Malay, and Thai—yet music remains our shared language.

In the premiere concerts, the orchestra will perform contemporary pieces of China, Korea and Japan. The programme highlights works by renowned Asian composers such as Ye Xiaogang, So Ting-cheong, Chin Unsuk, Shin Donghoon, and Toshio Hosokawa, showcasing the distinctive appeal of Asian symphonic music, while honouring the timeless works that have profoundly influenced the development of symphonic music.

On 31 July, the opening performance will spotlight the maverick Hong Kong pianist KaJeng Wong, who will take on the formidable challenge of Ravel’s and Ye Xiaogang's piano concertos.

31/7 Performers & Repertoire

Wilson Ng | Conductor

KaJeng Wong | Pianist

RAVEL | Piano Concerto in G major

YE, Xiaogang | Scent of Green Mango for piano and orchestra, Op.42

CHIN, Unsuk | subito con forza

STRAVINSKY | Firebird Suite (1919)

RAVEL | Boléro

- Concert duration is approximately 1 hour 45 minutes with an intermission.

- For ages 6 or above only.

- Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable break.

- The presenter reserves the right to change the programme, artists and seating arrangement should unavoidable circumstances make it necessary.