Legendary Cellist Mischa Maisky to Perform at Hong Kong City Hall with Daughter Lily

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This year's Great Music 2025 program, presented by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), marks a special moment for legendary cellist Mischa Maisky and his daughter Lily, pianist, as they take the stage together at Hong Kong City Hall on November 22. This recital offers music fans a unique opportunity to witness the profound musical synergy that has been built between the father-daughter duo, united by artistry, 20 years after their first performance as a duo. This program is also part of the third Asia+ Festival, which aims to create a sustainable platform for arts and cultural exchanges.

Key Takeaways:

  • Mischa Maisky, a world-renowned cellist, will perform with his daughter Lily Maisky, pianist, at Hong Kong City Hall on November 22 as part of the Great Music 2025 program.
  • The duo will perform a recital featuring Beethoven's Seven Variations, Shostakovich's Sonata for Cello and Piano, and works by Brahms, Schumann, and others.
  • The recital marks the 20th anniversary of Mischa Maisky and Lily Maisky's first performance as a duo and is part of the third Asia+ Festival.
  • The festival, running from September to November, aims to create a sustainable platform for arts and cultural exchanges, focusing on Asia and connecting with Belt and Road countries and regions.
  • Mischa Maisky has studied with both Mstislav Rostropovich and Gregor Piatigorsky, and has collaborated with numerous internationally renowned conductors, musicians, and orchestras.
  • Lily Maisky began playing the piano at the age of 4 and has received musical advice from renowned artists such as Martha Argerich and Vitalij Margulis.
  • The duo has released two critically acclaimed albums, 'Adagietto' and 'Twentieth Century Classics'.
  • Pre-concert talk 'Dynamic Interpretations: Mischa Maisky's Unique Style' will be held at 6.45pm on November 22 at the Committee Room North, 7/F, High Block, Hong Kong City Hall.

Statistics:

  • The third Asia+ Festival will feature over 100 performances and activities, with artists from more than 30 countries and regions, including 12 new participating countries.
  • The festival will be held from September to November.
  • Tickets for the recital are priced at $280, $480, $680, and $880, and are available at URBTIX (www.urbtix.hk).
  • For telephone bookings, please call 3166 1288.
  • Discount schemes are available for the programs under the third Asia+ Festival and the Great Music 2025.

Sources:

  • Hong Kong Government special administrative region
  • Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD)
  • Hong Kong City Hall
  • Asia+ Festival
  • Great Music 2025