18
Apr
24
Apr
Academy Cello Festival 2026
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 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
Date:18 Apr (Sat) - 24 Apr (Fri)
Venue:William Au Concert Hall
24
Mar
28
Mar
Academy Opera: La Cenerentola
Date:24 Mar (Tue) - 28 Mar (Sat)
Venue:Rita Tong Liu Drama Theatre
03
Oct
(Fri)
Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra Academy Symphony Orchestra Side-By-Side Concert
Presented by the School of Music at The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. This special Side-by-Side Concert brings together the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra and the Academy Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of the internationally acclaimed Maestro Ankush Kumar Bahl.
This concert is more than a performance—it is a unique celebration of mentorship and collaboration. Aspiring musicians from the Academy will perform alongside seasoned professionals from the HK Phil, creating a transformative exchange of artistry and learning.
The evening's programme features:
《龍騰虎躍》 (Prancing Dragons and Jumping Tigers) – a thrilling performance by graduate percussionist Lo Hok-chun and Chinese percussion ensembleSchumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 – featuring current cello student, Cheung Hei-manDvořák’s Symphony No. 9, in E minor, Op. 95 ("From the New World") – a powerful and emotional masterpiece that bridges cultures and traditions
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above.
The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
This concert is more than a performance—it is a unique celebration of mentorship and collaboration. Aspiring musicians from the Academy will perform alongside seasoned professionals from the HK Phil, creating a transformative exchange of artistry and learning.
The evening's programme features:
《龍騰虎躍》 (Prancing Dragons and Jumping Tigers) – a thrilling performance by graduate percussionist Lo Hok-chun and Chinese percussion ensembleSchumann’s Cello Concerto in A minor, Op. 129 – featuring current cello student, Cheung Hei-manDvořák’s Symphony No. 9, in E minor, Op. 95 ("From the New World") – a powerful and emotional masterpiece that bridges cultures and traditions
This programme is suitable for audience aged 6 or above.
The presenter reserves the right to change programme and artists.
Date: 03 Oct (Fri)
Venue: HKJC Amphitheatre (former Academy Amphitheatre)
