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Music

Pop, K-pop, Canto-pop, Mando-pop, Thai-pop, jazz, R&B, orchestral and traditional Chinese music, film score, Chinese and European opera, composer and musician news, profiles and interviews

‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ composer Alexandre Desplat on his Hong Kong concert and writing music for Asian cinema

Grammy-winning musician Laufey carved an unconventional career out of her dream, and she’s bringing it to Asia

Angélique Kidjo is a five-time Grammy winner, human and women’s rights activist, Unicef Goodwill Ambassador—and she’s not nearly done

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Jackson Wang on emerging from his ‘most terrifying breakdown’ with a colourful collaboration with designer Mobolaji Dawodu

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Lang Lang on Hong Kong’s music potential globally, and when learning music becomes a ‘waste of time’

A night at the opera: The Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and Rolex Testimonees celebrated Palais Garnier’s 150th anniversary

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‘Frozen’, James Horner and John Williams: the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s new season line-up is announced

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Violinist Hilary Hahn on ‘feeling like Taylor Swift’ ahead of her Hong Kong concert and why you can’t ‘plan to win’ a Grammy

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Star violinist Ray Chen on feeling like rock star Jay Chou in Hong Kong and his new album of film music

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YouTube sensation TwoSet Violin on making classical music fun and returning to Hong Kong this month

HK Phil’s music director Jaap van Zweden bids farewell to Hong Kong after 12 years

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Jazz artist Sarah Lancman on the power of music and collaborating with Joyce Cheung and Karena Lam for French May

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5 things to know about Teresa Teng, Asia’s ‘Eternal Queen of Pop’

Hong Kong Conductor Revolutionises Classical Orchestra Music with Canto-pop

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‘Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon’ composer Tan Dun on spotlighting Hong Kong’s folk music and presenting Chinese culture to the world

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A day in the life of Warren Mok, founder of Opera Hong Kong

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Why Hong Kong is surprisingly fertile ground for Western opera

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‘America’s Got Talent’ singer Sarah Potenza on channelling Adele, Tina Turner and Elton John’s energy for her Hong Kong debut

Turning a reservoir into a concert hall: How artists have pushed their creative boundaries by staging productions in unconventional venues

Meet the Hong Kong Jazz Musicians on the Rise to Stardom

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From bakery sounds to broken instruments: Hong Kong musicians are redefining musical performances

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HKPhil revives the most famous Cantonese opera this Christmas

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AI and Cantonese opera: How Xiqu Centre, NGOs and arts groups are reinvigorating the sunset industry

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Meet Emotional Oranges, the rising R&B duo who collaborated with NCT’s Jaehyun and Becky G

Inspired by Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga, Hong Kong’s first Grammy’s Press Play artist writes songs on body positivity and turns bathroom sounds into music

Performing arts 101: What is pingtan, a Chinese art form loved by an emperor and teahouse customers?

Ivana Wong and Gordon Lee on pushing musical boundaries for the Hong Kong Arts Development Council

What Tarmo Peltokoski, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s youngest music director, is hoping to bring to the company

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Zhang Zhang, the first Chinese musician in the Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra, brings Monaco’s musical heritage to Macau

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Vienna Philharmonic’s Chairman on The Orchestra’s Vast History, Upcoming Hong Kong Concerts

How the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra celebrated 50 years of musical talents, diversity and cultural exchange in Beijing

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Thai star Jeff Satur on singing with Mirror’s Anson Lo and the rise of T-pop

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Thai star and style icon Gulf Kanawut on film, music—and what’s next

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Constance Chan, daughter of Eason Chan and Hilary Tsui, makes her debut with ‘Doll’ on June 26

Inside Avon Studios, where Leslie Cheung, Hins Cheung, Anita Mui and other Canto-pop legends recorded music

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How Cantonese Pop singer Hins Cheung transformed heritage brand Sennet Frères into a bridal boutique

New Hong Kong Opera singer Louise Kwong shines in Bizet’s ‘Carmen‘

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Beyond BTS: How South Korea’s classical music scene is gaining popularity and importance on the global stage

Korean star violinist Bomsori Kim on how K-pop inspires her and why AI can’t replace classical music

Jazz Singer Angelita Li Practises A Disciplined Daily Wellness Routine

China’s first classical guitarist on preparing for the Hong Kong Philharmonic’s New Year Celebration Concert

Why busking is important to Hong Kong’s arts development, according to the city’s singers, arts institutions and music labels

Farewell My Concubine is Rekindling Hong Kong's Interest in Cantonese Opera

Meet Aristo Sham, the Hong Kong pianist who won the prestigious Van Cliburn

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