Postponement of the HK Phil Japan and Korea Tour March 2020

In view of current developments related to the coronavirus outbreak, along with discussions with our tour presenters, performing venues and related partners, the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil) has decided to postpone its tour to Japan and Korea to a later time of the year. The tour was originally scheduled for 5 March to 13 March 2020 in Osaka Symphony Hall, Tokyo Suntory Hall, Deajeon Arts Center, Seoul Arts Center, Chuncheon Culture Center, and Gwangju Centre & Art Center. New dates for the tour will be announced shortly.

Mr Benedikt Fohr, Chief Executive of the HK Phil, says, “It is with a heavy heart that we have decided to postpone its tour to Japan and Korea. As a cultural ambassador for Hong Kong, the orchestra and its Music Director Jaap van Zweden were very looking forward to performing for audiences in Japan and Korea. However, we also put the health and well-being of our players, staff and audiences at the forefront of our priorities. We sincerely hope that the orchestra’s home city, as well as other parts of the world, will recover soon and overcome the current challenging situation. Meanwhile, the HK Phil team is making every effort to schedule new dates for this tour. We will strive to find the most suitable arrangements and are committed to touring in Japan and Korea in the near future.”

The HK Phil would like to express its heartfelt gratitude to our tour presenters in Japan and Korea, our performing venue partners, as well as sponsors, for their ongoing support.