(Updated on 2 Mar 2021)
The Hong Kong Arts Festival and Hong Kong Sinfonietta are pleased to announce that the concert Inspired by Beethoven - Hong Kong Sinfonietta‧Eroica will be presented in the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall as scheduled on Sunday, 28 March 2021 at 8:00pm. Tickets will be available at URBTIX from 10:00am on Wednesday, 3 March 2021. Violist Adrien La Marca will replace cellist Edgar Moreau as the soloist. La Marca will also collaborate with the orchestra’s Principal Guest Conductor Christoph Poppen in performing another concert on Saturday, 27 March 2021.
Since being named New Soloist of the Year at France’s Victoires de la musique classique in 2014, Adrien La Marca has performed at the world’s most prestigious venues, such as the Paris Philharmonie, London Wigmore Hall, Amsterdam Concertgebouw and the Berlin Konzerthaus, impressing audiences with his range of expression, technical mastery and compelling stage presence.
Audience are advised to observe closely the admission arrangements for performance venues. Please check our website for the latest updates and developments regarding programmes.
(Updated on 17 Feb 2021)
Following the latest government information regarding the reopening of performance venues, the Hong Kong Arts Festival and Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra are pleased to announce that the Festival Opening: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra — Music about China will be presented in the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall as scheduled on 27 February 2021 (Saturday) at 8:00pm. Tickets will be available at URBTIX from 10:00am on 20 February 2021 (Saturday). Audience are advised to observe closely the admission arrangements for performance venues.
The programme will also be available to view live for free on the HKAF website upon registration.
Please check our website for the latest updates and developments regarding programmes.
(Updated on 29 Jan 2021)
In view of the uncertainty of venue availability due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the HKAF announces changes to in-venue programmes as follows:
| Programme | Original dates of performances | Venue | Changes and new arrangement |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Plague (Cantonese Version) | 26 Feb–3 Mar | HK Arts Centre | Changed to online viewing. Details of rescheduling to be announced. |
| HKJC Contemporary Dance Series 10th Anniversary Dance On and Off |
26–28 Feb | HK Cultural Centre | Changed to online viewing. Details of rescheduling to be announced. |
| Festival Opening: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Music About China |
27–Feb | HK Cultural Centre | Changed to free online live streaming at 8:00pm on 27 Feb Online registration from 2 Feb |
| A New Adventures Production Matthew Bourne’s Ballet film: The Red Shoes |
27–28 Feb | HK Cultural Centre | Changed to free online viewing during 27-30 Mar. Online registration from 2 Feb. |
| HKJC Contemporary Dance Series 10th Anniversary Put Out the Flame / Hermetic Diode |
4–6 Mar | HK Cultural Centre | Changed to online viewing. Details of rescheduling to be announced. |
| Jockey Club Local Creative Talents Series Journey to the West Rewind / Women Like Us |
5–7 Mar | HK City Hall | Changed to online viewing. Details of rescheduling to be announced. |
| Niu Niu Plays Chopin with Romer String Quartet | 5–Mar | HK City Hall | Cancelled |
| Niu Niu Plays the Virtuosic Romantics | 6–Mar | HK City Hall | Cancelled |
| The Chop - Pathetic Fallacy | 10–13 Mar | Tai Kwun | Changed to online viewing. Details of rescheduling to be announced. |
| HKJC Contemporary Dance Series 10th Anniversary Elephant in the Room / Dirty |
11–13 Mar | HK Cultural Centre | Changed to online viewing. Details of rescheduling to be announced. |
Counter booking date of the performance of Inspired by Beethoven - Hong Kong Sinfonietta‧Eroica and PLUS film screening will be announced later. Tickets for PLUS film screenings in cinemas will be available at respective cinemas.
As venue arrangements will depend on prevailing conditions and guidelines, please check our website for the latest updates and developments regarding our programmes.