HKETO, Brussels supports Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra’s European Tour and Debut at Het Concertgebouw
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The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) carried out at Het Concertgebouw in Amsterdam on August 30 and 31, marking its launching at the prominent location and the opening of its 2025/26 European trip. The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels (HKETO, Brussels) supports the trip as part of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government’s dedication to promoting Hong Kong’s cultural advancement and global engagement.
Speaking at a reception kept in Amsterdam on August 30, the Special Representative for Hong Kong Economic and Trade Affairs to the European Union, Ms Shirley Yung stated, “Tonight’s performance is more than just a concert – it is a celebration of cultural excellence, international collaboration, and the unique spirit of Hong Kong where East meets West. At the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels, we are proud to support this tour as part of our ongoing commitment to showcasing Hong Kong’s artistic brilliance on the global stage.”
She likewise discussed that the Hong Kong Philharmonic is simply one shining example of the city’s lively and vibrant cultural scene, and motivated the audience to experience Hong Kong, a location where Eastern heritage and Western development mix flawlessly, in its arts and culture, style, food, and way of life.
Under the instructions of Jaap van Zweden, the HK Phil exists a series of 4 performances throughout the Netherlands, Italy and Austria ahead of its 2025-26 season. The HK Phil will continue its trip with efficiencies at the Südtirol Festival Merano in Italy and the Grafenegg Festival in Austria.