"Makedonissimo" Concert Brings East-West Musical Crossover to Hong Kong

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Internationally renowned Macedonian classical pianist Simon Trpceski is set to return to Hong Kong on October 21 for a concert featuring a unique blend of Macedonian folk traditions, jazz, and classical music. The program will be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians, as well as 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 collaborate on two finale pieces. The concert is part of the Asia+ Festival, a cultural exchange platform that brings together artists from over 30 countries and regions. This musical crossover event promises to be an exciting and emotional experience, with a range of diverse musical styles and a specially curated segment that blends Macedonian folk tunes with Chinese music and Cantopop.

Key Takeaways:

  • Simon Trpceski, a renowned Macedonian classical pianist, is returning to Hong Kong on October 21 for the "Makedonissimo" concert, which features a unique blend of Macedonian folk traditions, jazz, and classical music.
  • The concert will be performed alongside four fellow Macedonian musicians, as well as three local musicians - Johnny Yim, Ma Wai-him, and Chan Pik-sum - who will collaborate on two finale pieces.
  • The "Makedonissimo" concert is part of the Asia+ Festival, which aims to create a sustainable platform for arts and cultural exchanges between Asia and other regions.
  • The festival features over 100 performances and activities, including stage programs, an outdoor carnival, a thematic exhibition, workshops, and masterclasses.
  • Artists from over 30 countries and regions, including 12 new participating countries, will take part in the Festival.

Statistics:

  • The concert will feature a unique blend of Macedonian folk traditions, jazz, and classical music.
  • The performance will be held on October 21 at the Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall.
  • Tickets for the concert are priced at $200, $300, and $420 and are available at URBTIX.
  • The Asia+ Festival features over 100 performances and activities.

Sources:

  • Press release by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (no date)
  • Asia+ Festival website (www.asiaplus.gov.hk/2025/en/makedonissimo)