Hong Kong Cultural Centre Venue Partnership Scheme: UniCom Proudly Presents: Maxim Emelyanychev Conducts The Nutcracker

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RACHMANINOV | The Rock, op. 7 MOZART | Piano Concerto no. 25 in C major, K. 503 TCHAIKOVSKY | The Nutcracker selections “Born to conduct” (BBC Music Magazine), Russian conductor Maxim Emelyanychev and the Scottish Chamber Orchestra were hailed as “five-star” by The Guardian for an “unforgettable, supercharged Mozart” performance in their Proms debut. A gifted Mozartian and an accomplished keyboard soloist, Emelyanychev makes his HK Phil debut with Mozart’s glorious concerto, framing it with music from his native Russia. Rachmaninov’s early work, The Rock, encapsulates a poignant connection with the young composer’s mentor, Tchaikovsky. With his buoyant, dance-like physicality on the stage, Emelyanychev conjures up shimmering magic in Tchaikovsky’s delightful Nutcracker selections, perfectly ushering in a sparkling festive season.

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