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Academy Cello Festival 2026

18 Apr (Sat) - 24 Apr (Fri)

18 Apr 2026 (Sat) | 19:30

We welcome you to the Academy Cello Festival 2026 at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts between April 18-24, 2026. We eagerly await your presence at our concerts and we thank you for the continuing support in advance for joining us in the William Au Concert Hall.

 

18 April Saturday 19:30

Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies

 

19 April Sunday 15:00

Junior Music Programme Showcase

 

20 April Monday 19:30

Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists

 

21 April Tuesday 19:30

Alumni Concert

*The Academy free event, e-tickets are released for registration three hours before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis

 

22 April Wednesday 19:30

Academy Cello Soloists

 

24 April Friday 19:30

Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos 

18
Apr (Sat)

Academy Cello Festival 2026: Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies

Academy Production Music
The Academy Cello Festival presents our students creating harmony with music ranging from Rossini to their own arrangements and those of our alumni. Our distinguished students will share with you the opportunity to witness the growth and maturity of the Academy Cello Festival over the years through their ensemble performances.
Date:
18 Apr 2026 (Sat) | 19:30
Venue:
William Au Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
HK$50-105. Tickets are available from 20 March 2025 at 11:00am at www.cityline.com and telephone booking hotline at (852) 2111-5333 (Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm, except public holidays).
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Academy Cello Festival 2026: Opening Concert - Celestial Harmonies
19
Apr (Sun)

Academy Cello Festival 2026: Junior Music Programme Showcase

Academy Production Music
The Junior Music Programme at the Academy is excited to present their emerging cellists together with young cellists in the making. You will be able to hear a full programme showcasing the diversity in the development of the next generation of cellists.
Date:
19 Apr 2026 (Sun) | 15:00
Venue:
William Au Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
HK$50-105. Tickets are available from 20 March 2025 at 11:00am at www.cityline.com and telephone booking hotline at (852) 2111-5333 (Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm, except public holidays).
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Academy Cello Festival 2026: Junior Music Programme Showcase
20
Apr (Mon)

Academy Cello Festival 2026: Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists

Academy Production Music
Our distinguished guest performers this year are cellists from the Pre‑College and Graduate Studies programmes of the Tianjin Juilliard School, which represents the strong presence of the renowned Juilliard School from New York City in China. Their programme will feature their international students, presenting a vibrant mix of styles and personalities.
Date:
20 Apr 2026 (Mon) | 19:30
Venue:
William Au Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
HK$50-105. Tickets are available from 20 March 2025 at 11:00am at www.cityline.com and telephone booking hotline at (852) 2111-5333 (Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm, except public holidays).
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Academy Cello Festival 2026: Friends and Neighbours Concert - Tianjin Juilliard School Cellists
21
Apr (Tue)

Academy Cello Festival 2026: Alumni Concert

Academy Production Music
The passion of welcoming our Alumni has always been a theme to the Academy Cello Festival. The concert programme this year will bring multi-generations in performances of selections such as The Barber of Seville, The Phantom of the Opera and more.
Date:
21 Apr 2026 (Tue) | 19:30
Venue:
William Au Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
The Academy free event, e-tickets are released for registration three hours before the start of the performance via the “Academy e-Ticketing System” on a first-come-first-served basis
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Academy Cello Festival 2026: Alumni Concert
22
Apr (Wed)

Academy Cello Festival 2026: Academy Cello Soloists

Academy Production Music
This is a newly introduced programme in the Academy Cello Festival 2026. We are excited to feature solo works by Bach, Bruch, Dvořák, Fauré, Popper, and Tchaikovsky, performed by our students and accompanied by faculty members. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to witness the spirit of stage sharing.
Date:
22 Apr 2026 (Wed) | 19:30
Venue:
William Au Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
HK$50-105. Tickets are available from 20 March 2025 at 11:00am at www.cityline.com and telephone booking hotline at (852) 2111-5333 (Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm, except public holidays).
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Academy Cello Festival 2026:  Academy Cello Soloists
24
Apr (Fri)

Academy Cello Festival 2026: Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos

Academy Production Music
Our celebrated cello faculty of The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts will return with the Symphonic Cellos. This programme is heralded by Dr. Letty Poon’s new arrangement of Richard Strauss’s Metamorphosen. The members will also perform music by Wagner and Ravel, arranged by Renaud Guieu and Roland Pidoux for cello ensemble. Join us for a transformative evening of passion and romance with the cellos!
Date:
24 Apr 2026 (Fri) | 19:30
Venue:
William Au Concert Hall
Duration:
Approximately 1-1.5 hours
Price Info:
HK$50-105. Tickets are available from 20 March 2025 at 11:00am at www.cityline.com and telephone booking hotline at (852) 2111-5333 (Monday to Friday: 10am to 7pm, except public holidays).
Remarks:
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above. The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Academy Cello Festival 2026: Gala Closing Concert - Symphonic Cellos