HK Phil: Swire Maestro Series:Fabio Luisi & James Ehnes

About the show

Praised by The Times as "a violinist in a class of his own," James Ehnes won a Grammy for his recording of Barber's Violin Concerto alongside works by Walton and Korngold. He brings his signature elegance and refined interpretation to Barber's lyrically poignant yet technically demanding concerto. Fellow Grammy laureate, Italian conductor Fabio Luisi leads the HK Phil in Mahler's monumental Fifth Symphony, guiding audiences from the depths of darkness to radiant light through the heart-wrenching Adagietto—an emotional journey of unparalleled breadth and intensity within the symphonic repertoire. The HK Phil is funded by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region and is a venue partner of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. This Swire Maestro Series concert pairs Grammy-winning conductor Luisi with violinist Ehnes for a double bill of Barber's heartfelt concerto and Mahler's majestic symphony, ideal for classical music lovers seeking nuanced performances and grand emotions.

Synopsis translated by KinoHK — the performance itself is not in English unless stated above.