HKGNA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2025
We’re thrilled to announce that HKGNA Music Festival 2025 “Empower our Youth, Enrich our Community!” will captivate audiences from November 9 to 22, 2025. This highly anticipated event will unite classical virtuosos and Hong Kong’s rising young talents on a single stage, showcasing the city’s vibrant musical landscape and positioning it as the global arts hub for the next generation!
The festival is proudly sponsored by Brand Hong Kong, the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong, Korean Cultural Center in Hong Kong, and the Consulate General of Canada to Hong Kong and Macao.
Diamond Sponsor Lee Kum Kee International Holdings Limited, Gold Sponsors Shiny Global Foundation, China Construction Bank (Asia), Sino Group and Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation also proudly support the event, airline sponsor Air Canada, media partner RTHK Radio 4, and piano sponsor Tom Lee Music.
This year’s HKGNA Music Festival promises an unforgettable experience, showcasing world-class artistry with the living legend soprano Sumi Jo, cross-boundary tenor Phillip Jeong, virtuoso pianist Warren Lee, internationally superstar violinists Timothy Chooi and Ju-Young Baek, the exquisite violist Hanna Lee, and the renowned conductor Andrew Ling. The festival also proudly features the inspiring voices of The Hong Kong Children’s Choir along with our own rising stars, HKGNA International Music Competition Grand Prize Winner pianist Zhang Yue, and HKGNA Young Virtuosi!
Empower our youth. Enrich our community. Together, let’s make a lasting difference through the power of music.
Opening Concert:
Violinist Timothy Chooi with Pianist Zhang Yue featuring HKGNA Young Virtuosi
Nov 9, 2025 (SUN) 3pm
HKUST Shaw Auditorium
$200/$80
We are proud to present HKGNA Music Festival 2025 Opening Concert with the incredible Canadian violin virtuoso, Timothy Chooi, returning by popular demand to HKGNA. This special concert also features the exceptional pianist Dr. Zhang Yue, Grand Prize winner of the HKGNA International Music Competition and top prize recipient at the Chautauqua International Piano Competition in New York. Joining them is the HKGNA Young Virtuosi—Hong Kong’s elite ensemble of rising stars handpicked from the prestigious HKGNA International Music Competition.
Tickets are now available at Artmate
Virtuoso Series: Soprano Sumi Jo with Tenor Phillip Jeong & Pianist Warren Lee featuring The Hong Kong Children’s Choir
Nov 11, 2025 (TUE) 7:30pm
Hong Kong Jockey Club Amphitheatre, HKAPA
$480/$380/$280/$120
The one & only, living legend, Grammy Award–winning soprano Sumi Jo returns to enchant audiences at the HKGNA Music Festival 2025 with a performance filled with emotional depth and exquisite vocal artistry. She will be joined for the first time ever by the distinguished crossover tenor Phillip Jeong, and accompanied by acclaimed Hong Kong pianist Warren Lee, whose sensitive and expressive playing perfectly complements their sublime voice. This concert promises a refined and captivating musical journey that will deeply resonate with all music lovers.
Adding to the magic, The Hong Kong Children’s Choir will join the stage with their harmonious and vibrant voices, elevating the performance and creating a truly inspiring collaboration with this internationally celebrated soprano. The unique blend of solo brilliance and choral charm will make this performance a spectacular highlight of the Festival—an experience not to be missed.
Tickets are now available at Cityline
Ticketing Hotline: 2111 5333 （Mon- Fri 10am-7pm, except public holidays）
HKGNA International Music Competition Grand Prize Final
with special performances by violinist Ju-Young Baek, violist Hanna Lee and conductor Andrew Ling
Nov 22, 2025 (SAT) 7:15pm
Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium
$200/$80
The HKGNA Music Festival 2025 proudly presents the exhilarating Grand Prize Final of the HKGNA International Music Competition 2025. Witness the amazing First Prize Winners from the Young Artist Division as they compete for the ultimate Grand Prize, showcasing extraordinary talent and artistry.
These exceptional musicians will captivate audiences alongside a vibrant youth orchestra, masterfully led by conductor Andrew Ling. Elevating the evening further, international virtuoso violinist Ju-Young Baek and violist Hanna Lee—also distinguished competition judges—will grace the stage with special performances.
This spectacular concert promises a thrilling celebration of the next generation’s brilliance and incredible talent! Join us to experience spectacular performances by the world’s best young artists competing for the coveted Grand Prize!
Tickets will be available at Artmate
HKGNA International Music Competition 2025
Oct 24 – Nov 22, 2025
Competition Highlights:
• Grand Prize Concerto Final: November 22, 2025
• Grand Prize Award: HKD 80,000 cash prize, debut performance at the HKGNA Music Festival 2026, and an exclusive overseas concert engagement
• Hong Kong Top Prize Winners: Awarded a debut performance at the HKGNA Music Festival 2026 and an overseas performance opportunity
• International Top Prize Winners: Invited to perform at HKGNA Music Festival 2026/ HK Debut Concert
The presenter reserves the right to substitute artists and change the programme.