Tarmo Peltokoski begins HK Phil tenure with Mahler’s monumental Symphony No 8
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Tarmo PeltokoskiGustav MahlerHong Kong Philharmonic OrchestraHong Kong Philharmonic ChorusHong Kong Cultural Centre
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Sat, 7 November 2026
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Gustav Mahler’s rarely performed Symphony No 8, a work requiring such a large orchestra and choir it is known as “Symphony of a Thousand”, finally received its Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra premiere on Saturday, heralding an ambitious new chapter as the 26-year-old Finnish conductor Tarmo Peltokoski officially took the podium as music director. The 5pm performance at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre involved nearly 600 musicians and singers from six choirs: the Hong Kong Philharmonic Chorus;...