‘Distorted Fantasia after J.P.

The British conductor Duncan Ward, principal conductor of the Philzuid (South Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra) since 2021, has chosen Elgar’s famous Enigma Variations as the culmination of a programme that opens with one of the most eclectic composers on the current compositional scene, the Dutchman Joey Roukens. His Distorted Fantasia, commissioned in 2021 by the Royal […]

The British conductor Duncan Ward, principal conductor of the South Netherlands Philharmonic Orchestra since 2021, has chosen Elgar’s famous Enigma Variations as the culmination of a programme that opens with one of the most eclectic composers on the current compositional scene, the Dutchman Joey Roukens. His Distorted Fantasia, commissioned in 2021 by the Royal Concertgebouw […]

The charismatic Jussen brothers make their return to Hong Kong with In Unison, a concerto for two pianos composed especially for them by their fellow countryman, Joey Roukens. Featuring a sparkling encounter with HK Phil Principal Timpani James Boznos, this dynamic Dutch duo reaches new heights performing with Dutch Maestro Jaap van Zweden.

Jaap van Zweden was chief conductor of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra for twelve years. Now he is saying goodbye with a tour through Europe with Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony and Roukens’ acclaimed double concerto In Unison with the piano brothers Lucas and Arthur Jussen.