Concert by The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

The performance will run for about 1 hour 30 minutes including a 20-minute intermission.

Members of the audience are strongly advised to arrive punctually.  Latecomers and those who leave their seats during the performance will only be admitted and allowed to return to their seats respectively during the intermission or at a suitable break.  The presenter reserves the right to refuse admission of latecomers, or determine the time and manner of admission of latecomers.

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The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker have long been a distinguished institution in international musical life.  The ensemble was founded in 1972, following a radio production of Julius Klengel’s Hymnus for twelve cellos featuring members of the Philharmoniker.  Their exceptional tonal and virtuosic qualities soon captivated audiences worldwide, and today, the 12 Cellists enjoy a remarkable international following.  Whether performing the classics or jazz, tango and avant-garde works, audiences are invariably fascinated by the wide spectrum of unique and intoxicating timbres these twelve cellos produce.  Their blend of seriousness and humour, depth and lightness, resonates with listeners of all ages.  Many leading contemporary composers have written works especially for the “12”, including Boris Blacher, Sebastian Currier, Brett Dean, Tan Dun, Péter Eötvös, Jean Françaix, Sofia Gubaidulina, Christian Jost, Wilhelm Kaiser-Lindemann, Arvo Pärt, Wolfgang Rihm, Kaija Saariaho, Frangis Ali-Sade, Pēteris Vasks, Iannis Xenakis and Udo Zimmermann.  The ensemble has also performed as cultural ambassadors for Berlin, accompanying the German president on official engagements.  Their recordings frequently top the classical charts, and in 2001, 2005 and 2017, they were awarded the ECHO Klassik prize.

“The 12 Cellists” are unique.  Every symphony orchestra has a cello section, but nowhere else in the world have these deep, sonorous strings formed an independent ensemble—an orchestra within an orchestra—and enjoyed such resounding success.  This is why music lovers instantly recognise the “The 12 Cellists”, even if they cannot immediately name their parent orchestra.  They are an institution.

Since their founding in 1972, the ensemble has performed regularly, sometimes in Berlin, often further afield, and frequently travelling great distances.  While the group’s constituent members have changed over the years, with founding members retiring and younger musicians joining, continuity and renewal have remained the driving forces behind their artistic evolution, as can be heard in their performances today.

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Concert by The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker

DATE

VENUE

PRICE

09.07.2025 (Wed)
20:00

Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

$1,150, $950, $750, $550, $350

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DATE

09.07.2025 (Wed)
20:00

VENUE

Concert Hall, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

PRICE

$1,150, $950, $750, $550, $350

BUY NOW

Tickets available from 3 April at all URBTIX outlets, self-service ticketing kiosks, on internet, by mobile app and telephone.

Maximum 6 tickets per purchase per person for each performance on the first day of ticket sale.

Half-price tickets available for senior citizens aged 60 or above, people with disabilities and the minder, full-time students and Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) recipients (limited tickets for full-time students and CSSA recipients available on a first come, first served basis).

“Great Music” Package Discount

10% off each purchase of stardard tickets for ‘Concert by The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker’ and ‘Piano Recital by Mikhail Pletnev’.

“Great Music” Group Booking Discount

For each purchase of standard tickets for ‘Concert by The 12 Cellists of the Berliner Philharmoniker’ and ‘Piano Recital by Mikhail Pletnev’, the following concession applies:
10% off for 4 – 9 tickets, 15% off for 10 – 19 tickets, 20% off for 20 or more tickets.

Patrons can enjoy only one of the above discount offers.

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When Cellists Come Together

Date: 9 Jul 2025 (Wed) 

Time: 6:45pm

Venue: Foyer Reception Area, 4/F, Auditoria Building, Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Speaker: Jimmy Shiu (Music Practitioner)

In Cantonese.  The talk will run for about 1 hour.

Admission free on a first come, first served basis.