Swire Symphony Under The Stars

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s (“HK Phil”) free annual outdoor mega-concert, Swire Symphony Under The Stars, attracted an audience of nearly 12,000 to the Central Harbourfront on 12th November. Under the baton of HK Phil Principal Guest Conductor Yu Long, the concert presented an Italian-themed extravaganza, with works by Berlioz, Rossini, Vivaldi, Willson and Respighi, along with Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini by Rachmaninov. With Hong Kong’s iconic skyline as a backdrop, the event closed with a spectacular fireworks display.