Running time of the performance is approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes including an intermission of 15 minutes. 

Audience is strongly advised to arrive punctually. 

Latecomers will only be admitted during the intermission or at a suitable break. 

The presenter reserves the right to change the programme and artists.

Tibor Kováč (First Violin)

Sebastian Gürtler (Second Violin)

Thilo Fechner (Viola)

Stephan Koncz (Cello)

Ödön Rácz (Double Bass)

Daniel Ottensamer (Clarinet)

Christoph Traxler (Piano)

The Philharmonics, ‘the limitless ensemble’, brings together four members of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra, with a musician from the Berliner Philharmoniker, a versatile pianist and an improvisatory-fascinated violinist for a deliciously heady cocktail of virtuosity, passion, and good old fun.  The musicians’ diverse ethnic and musical background guide their choice of repertoire ranging from classical music to Hungarian folk music, jazz, and Latin music, and give audience exciting performances of wide-ranging music.

The secret ingredient to the ensemble’s runaway success is its members’ independent artistic pursuits that include composing and transcribing new repertoire.  Native Slovak Tibor Kovác, the founder and the mastermind of The Philharmonics, is a striking, salient principal violinist of the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and a fascinating reflection of the Austro-Hungarian multiculturalism.  Viola player Thilo Fechner is German and an active chamber musician.  Cellist Stephan Koncz, representing the venerable Berliner Philharmoniker, and clarinet virtuoso Daniel Ottensamer come from old Viennese musical families with Hungarian ingredients.  Budapest-born Ödön Rácz hails from a dynasty of renowned bass soloists and serves as principal bass in the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra.  Austrian violinist Sebastian Gürtler’s curiosity for challenging the constraints of styles through improvisation has grown from his position as concertmaster of Vienna Volksoper, and one of the most promising young Austrian pianist Christoph Traxler adds a certain edge to The Philharmonics’s unique style with his technically effortless, superb touch and sensitive accompanying.

Music Delight Series: The Philharmonics

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

16.12.2016 (Fri)
20:00

Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall

$350, $280, $220, $150

BUY NOW

DATE

16.12.2016 (Fri)
20:00

VENUE

Auditorium, Tsuen Wan Town Hall

PRICE

$350, $280, $220, $150

BUY NOW

Tickets available from 20 July at URBTIX outlets, on Internet, by Mobile Ticketing App and Credit Card Telephone Booking.

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients. (Limited tickets for CSSA recipients available on a first-come-first-served basis.)
 

‘The Philharmonics’ Group Booking Discount (To 12 October) 

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

‘Music Delight Series’ Package Discount (To 12 October) 

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for any 2 programmes; 15 % off for any 3 programmes.

'Cheers!' Series Group Booking Discount (From 14 October onwards) 

10% off for each purchase of 4-9 standard tickets; 15% off for 10-19 standard tickets; 20% off for 20 or more standard tickets.

‘Cheers!’ Series Discount (From 14 October onwards) 

10% off for each purchase of standard tickets for any 2 programmes; 15 % off for any 3 programmes; 20% off for any 4 programmes or more.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount schemes for the purchases of each ticket.  Owing to technical reasons, Package Discount and Group Booking Discount will not be applicable for ‘The Philharmonics’ on 13 October.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers. 

Enquiries
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Ticketing Enquiries: 3761 6661
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