Featuring two works by Mozart – both written in 1791, the last year of his tragically short life – this concert opens with the spirited overture to “La Clemenza di Tito”. This is followed by the only concerto the prolific composer ever wrote for the clarinet and one of the most important works in the instrument’s repertoire – the Clarinet Concerto in A. This piece will be performed by the incredible Israeli clarinettist Gilad Harel, who is celebrated not just as a master interpreter of classical music, but also a leading advocate of contemporary and Jewish music. Together with Hong Kong Sinfonietta under the baton of Jason Lai (HKS Artist Associate 2009-2011), he will also showcase his stunning musicality and virtuosity in “Klezmer Smile”, caprice on traditional tunes for clarinet and orchestra. The concert will conclude with Dvořák’s exuberant Symphony No. 8, in celebration of the 180th anniversary of the great Czech composer’s birth.
Mozart Clarinet Concerto by Hong Kong Sinfonietta
Date & Time23 Oct 2021 VenueHK City Hall Concert Hall | PriceHKD 160-420 Visit Website |