National Day Concert: Music of Heroes and Legends - Holiday & Celebration

National Day Concert: Music of Heroes and Legends – Holiday & Celebration invites you to experience the Hong Kong Philharmonic’s most rousing tribute to bravery and legacy. Under the baton of Principal Guest Conductor Long Yu, the orchestra opens with Dimitri Shostakovich’s triumphant “Festive Overture, Op. 96,” setting an energetic tone that carries through the entire program. The highlight is the Hong Kong premiere of Tan Dun’s “Violin Concerto, Hero,” featuring concertmaster Jing Wang and dizi virtuoso Feng Tianshi, a spectacular musical incarnation of the epic martial arts world that underpins Zhang Yimou’s masterful film *Hero*. Following that, audiences are transported to the world of wuxia legends with Elliot Leung’s original composition “Wuxia,” celebrating the 100th anniversary of Jin Yong’s birth and evoking the chivalrous spirit of his famed novels. This concert film showcases unforgettable music, stellar performance, and a celebration of heroic stories that resonate across generations. Tickets and more details are available through external links.