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Swire Symphony Under The Stars, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra's much-anticipated free annual outdoor mega-concert will take place on November 18, 2023 (Sat) at the Central Harbourfront! Tickets will be allocated to the public for free through an online ticket ballot system.
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This year, the popular music extravaganza will feature the HK Phil Resident Conductor Lio Kuokman, who will perform both as a conductor and a piano soloist, Principal Cello Richard Bamping, distinguished sopranos Louise Kwong and Vivian Yau, renowned arts educators and vocalists Crisel Consunji and Roy Rolloda, and TV presenter Heidi Chu.
Together, they will transport the audiences to the captivating worlds created by legendary composers John Williams, Leonard Bernstein, and George Gershwin.
Moreover, the audience will be taken on a nostalgic trip to the glory days of the Hong Kong films with music specially arranged by Johnny Yim.
This delightful evening under the stars will culminate in a breathtaking fireworks display, accompanied by Tchaikovsky's triumphant 1812 Overture: Finale.
In view of the overwhelming responses with tremendous enthusiasm from music fans in previous years, this year's concert tickets will be allocated to the public for free through a ballot system.
Online registration for the ticket ballot is available at suts.hkphil.org/reg from October 26 (Thu) at noon to October 30, 2023 (Mon) at 7 pm. All registrants have an equal chance of winning tickets. The ballot result will be published on the same website on November 2 (Thu). Each ballot winner will receive an email notification.
This year's concert will go hybrid again with the live performance simultaneously live streamed on the HK Phil website, Facebook page and YouTube channel, as well as the Swire TrustTomorrow Facebook page. It will also be broadcasted live on RTHK TV 32 and rthk.tv.
To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the HK Phil, a series of exclusive merchandise in collaboration with local brands and artists will be available for purchase at Swire Symphony Under The Stars.
Bring your friends and family for an unforgettable evening of music, and let the HK Phil enchant you under the stars!
Online Registration for Ticket Ballot (October 26, noon – October 30, 7 pm)
Members of the public can register for the ticket ballot on the Swire Symphony Under The Stars webpage suts.hkphil.org/reg from October 26 (Thu) at noon to Oct 30, 2023 (Mon) at 7 pm. Each person can register for the ballot to apply for a maximum of four tickets. The registrants must provide their name, valid email address and mobile number at the time of registration.
Each person will be allowed to register for only one ballot, and all registrations made during the online registration period have an equal chance of being selected. Successful registrants will receive a confirmation email with a registration reference number.
Ballot Result Announcement (November 2)
The ballot result along with the registration reference number will be announced at suts.hkphil.org/reg starting from November 2, 2023. Ballot winners will also be notified via email.
Tickets will be sent to the registered email address of the ballot winners in one go. Ballot winners should save the e-tickets on their smartphones or print them out. For admission, they can either show the QR codes on the e-tickets using their smartphones or present the printed tickets.
About Swire Symphony Under The Stars
Date: November 18, 2023 (Sat), 7.30 pm (with an intermission) (Gates open at 6 pm)
Venue: Central Harbourfront
Admission: Free (Ballot registration)
Seating arrangement: Free seating
Reminder: Bring your own mat, food and drinks to enjoy the starry evening
