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Symphonic Reunion: A Time with Alumni & Academy Symphony Orchestra

6 Jun 2025

Symphonic Reunion: A Time with Alumni & Academy Symphony Orchestra

Conductor | Piano: Lio Kuok-man 

 

The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts (HKAPA) celebrated its 40th anniversary with a spectacular symphonic concert that brought together alumni from around the globe and current members of the Academy Symphony Orchestra. The audience witnessed the versatile musician, Lio Kuok-man, seamlessly transitioning between piano and conducting, showcasing his extraordinary artistry.

 

The concert opened with John Williams' inspiring The Olympic Spirit, followed by Ravel's Piano Concerto in G major, featuring Lio Kuok-man as both soloist and conductor. The grand finale, Bernstein's vibrant and dynamic Symphonic Dances from West Side Story, brought the evening to a thrilling close.