Cameron Carpenter Movie Concert—Sports Queen
Cameron Carpenter, Chiyan Wong and the HK Phil

The world’s most groundbreaking organist brings two specially curated, bold and eclectic programmes to the Festival. A recipient of the 2012 Leonard Bernstein Award, Cameron Carpenter has been celebrated for his brilliant virtuosity, genre-defying interpretations and charismatic stage presence. Known for redefining the possibilities of the “king of the instruments”, he has captivated audiences worldwide since releasing his first album in 2006. Carpenter will perform the world premiere of his original score for the Chinese silent movie Sports Queen (1934) and Joseph Jongen’s Symphonie Concertante, one of the 20th century’s greatest works for organ and orchestra, in a concert with the HK Phil conducted by Lin Daye. The concert will also feature pianist Chiyan Wong. This is a rare opportunity to experience the full spectrum of Carpenter’s artistry—from cinematic storytelling to symphonic grandeur—played on the Cultural Centre’s magnificent four-storey-tall Rieger organ, with four manuals, one pedal board, 93 stops and 8,000 pipes.

Advance bookings will start at 10am on 16 October 2025