Distributed for Hong Kong University Press
HK Phil 50+
A symphony of history: celebrating fifty years of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra.
As Hong Kong flourished in the 1970s, so did its cultural scene, giving rise to the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) as a fully professional ensemble in 1974. For the past five decades, the HK Phil has been at the heart of the city’s musical life, captivating audiences and earning international acclaim, including becoming the first Asian orchestra to win Gramophone’s prestigious Orchestra of the Year award.
In HK Phil 50+, Jimmy Shiu—who served as Audience Development Manager from 1988 to 1994—looks back on the orchestra’s journey through fifty defining moments, both on stage and behind the scenes. Ranging from historic performances to global recognition, this book offers an insider’s perspective on how the HK Phil became one of Asia’s premier orchestras.
An intriguing read for historians and anyone fascinated by Hong Kong’s cultural evolution, this book is a tribute to the power of classical music and its enduring legacy in the city.
As Hong Kong flourished in the 1970s, so did its cultural scene, giving rise to the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) as a fully professional ensemble in 1974. For the past five decades, the HK Phil has been at the heart of the city’s musical life, captivating audiences and earning international acclaim, including becoming the first Asian orchestra to win Gramophone’s prestigious Orchestra of the Year award.
In HK Phil 50+, Jimmy Shiu—who served as Audience Development Manager from 1988 to 1994—looks back on the orchestra’s journey through fifty defining moments, both on stage and behind the scenes. Ranging from historic performances to global recognition, this book offers an insider’s perspective on how the HK Phil became one of Asia’s premier orchestras.
An intriguing read for historians and anyone fascinated by Hong Kong’s cultural evolution, this book is a tribute to the power of classical music and its enduring legacy in the city.
