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Asia+ Festival to present Macedonian pianist Simon Trpčeski's "Makedonissimo" concert on October 21 (with photos)
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     Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski is returning to Hong Kong with "Makedonissimo", a concert to be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians on October 21. The programme also features three local musicians, pop music composer Johnny Yim, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Suona Principal Ma Wai-him and huqin player Chan Pik-sum, who will participate in the arrangement and performance of two finale pieces, offering an East-meets-West musical crossover. The concert is part of the Asia+ Festival presented by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and organised by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD).

     The concert features a programme of diverse musical styles, blending Macedonian folk traditions with elements of jazz and classical music. From spirited dance pieces to lyrical songs, these works brim with emotion and exuberant energy, rooted in tradition yet alive with contemporary flair. Notably, the Hong Kong concert includes a specially curated segment unique to the global tour; the three local musicians Yim, Ma and Chan will join the Macedonian ensemble for a global cross-boundary collaboration. They will present two medleys blending Macedonian folk tunes with Chinese music and Cantopop in the finale, concluding the concert on a rousing note.

     Trpčeski has collaborated with leading ensembles such as the London Symphony Orchestra and the New York Philharmonic. His recordings have been highlighted in the "Editor’s Choice" section by the magazine "Gramophone" in the United Kingdom, and have earned accolades such as a Diapason d'Or.

     The "Makedonissimo" concert will be held at 8pm on October 21 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall. Tickets priced at $200, $300 and $420 are now available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk). For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288, or use the mobile ticketing app "URBTIX".

     A piano masterclass, hosted by Trpčeski and conducted in English, will be held from 1pm to 3pm on October 20 at the Recital Hall of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts. Admission is free. For details, please refer to www.asiaplus.gov.hk/2025/en/makedonissimo.

     The Asia+ Festival is held annually from September to November with the aim of creating a sustainable platform for arts and cultural exchanges. While focusing on Asia, the Festival also connects Belt and Road countries and regions in Europe, Africa and the Americas. Now in its third edition, artists from more than 30 countries and regions, including 12 new participating countries, will take part in the Festival, featuring over 100 performances and activities. Apart from stage programmes, there is also an outdoor carnival, a thematic exhibition, workshops, a backstage tour, masterclasses, talks, outreach performances and more. For programme enquiries and concessionary schemes, please call 2370 1044 or visit www.asiaplus.gov.hk.

     "Makedonissimo" is also part of the LCSD's Great Music 2025.
 
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Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski (centre) is returning to Hong Kong with "Makedonissimo", a concert to be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians on October 21 featuring a programme of diverse musical styles, ranging from spirited dance pieces to lyrical songs that brim with emotion and exuberant energy. (Source of photo: KulturOp_Slavco Spirovski)
Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski is returning to Hong Kong with "Makedonissimo", a concert to be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians on October 21 featuring a programme of diverse musical styles. Photo shows Trpčeski. (Source of photo: B. Ealovega - S. Spirovski_KulturOp)
Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski is returning to Hong Kong with "Makedonissimo", a concert to be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians on October 21 featuring a programme of diverse musical styles. The programme also features three local musicians, pop music composer Johnny Yim, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Suona Principal Ma Wai-him and huqin player Chan Pik-sum, who will participate in the arrangement and performance of two finale pieces. Photo shows Yim.
Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski is returning to Hong Kong with "Makedonissimo", a concert to be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians on October 21 featuring a programme of diverse musical styles. The programme also features three local musicians, pop music composer Johnny Yim, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Suona Principal Ma Wai-him and huqin player Chan Pik-sum, who will participate in the arrangement and performance of two finale pieces. Photo shows Ma.
Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpčeski is returning to Hong Kong with "Makedonissimo", a concert to be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians on October 21 featuring a programme of diverse musical styles. The programme also features three local musicians, pop music composer Johnny Yim, Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra Suona Principal Ma Wai-him and huqin player Chan Pik-sum, who will participate in the arrangement and performance of two finale pieces. Photo shows Chan.