Recitals

Sol Gabetta Cello Recital
with Rachel Cheung, piano

18 November 2024 (Monday) 7:30 pm Duration: approx. 80 minutes without interval
Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall View map
$580, $380, $180
Buy Tickets Tickets available on art-mate and pphk.org on 3 June, 2024

One of the 20 greatest cellists of all time”
BBC Music Magazine

“★★★★★ Gabetta, the glamorous central attraction…commands the sort of technique that unravels even the fiercest knot with apparently nonchalant savoir-faire.” Financial Times

Cello enthusiasts – here comes the long-awaited recital début of Sol Gabetta

As one of the world’s most sought-after cellists, Sol Gabetta’s bravura sound, flawless technique and charismatic virtuosity has earned her prestigious awards including the European Culture Prize, awarded to individuals and institutions with vision and creativity who have made a valuable contribution to the cultural life in Europe. Gabetta is a frequent collaborator with the world’s best orchestras, including residencies at Radio France, Staatskapelle Dresden and Bamberg Symphony. She has also received a Grammy nomination, multiple OPUS Klassik Awards, ECHO Klassik awards, the Herbert von Karajan Prize at Salzburg Easter Festival and Gramophone Young Artist of the Year. 

In her only Hong Kong performance, Sol Gabetta partners with Hong Kong’s own Van Cliburn finalist Rachel Cheung for an captivating programme of cello works by Schumann, Mendelssohn and Shostakovich.

Programme

SCHUMANN
Fantasiestücke, Op. 73

MENDELSSOHN
Cello Sonata No. 2 in D Major, Op. 58

SHOSTAKOVICH
Cello Sonata in D Minor, Op. 40

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18 November 2024 (Monday) 7:30 pm Duration: approx. 80 minutes without interval
Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall View map
$580, $380, $180
Buy Tickets Tickets available on art-mate and pphk.org on 3 June, 2024

Discounts and Concessions

  • 50% off for full-time students, citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities & the minder and CSSA recipients.
  • 10% off for each purchase of 10 or more standard tickets.

Note: Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts


  • For ages 8 or above
  • Programmes and artists are subject to change
  • Latecomers will only be admitted at a suitable timing