The big arts event in Hong Kong this weekend is Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan’s guest performance with the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra this Friday and Saturday.

There are also many art exhibitions going on, including previews of upcoming auctions that do not charge admission, which are worth checking out this weekend.

1. Hong Kong Philharmonic: Elim Chan & James Ehnes

There is great excitement surrounding the Hong Kong-born conductor’s return to the city, having recently won rave reviews conducting major orchestras in the US and Europe, and making her debut conducting the high-profile First Night of the Proms concert in London. .

For the two upcoming concerts at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, she will lead a program beginning with a new work composed by Angus Lee, followed by Tchaikovsky’s Violin concerto with soloist James Ehnes, and Prokofievs Symphony No. 5. Last we checked, there are still a limited number of seats available at Urbtix!

2. Auction Previews

A flurry of art and collectibles auctions are about to take place in Hong Kong, and free previews are open this weekend. So why not visit the shows at Christie’s, Sotheby’s, Phillips and Bonhams to see the exquisite Chinese antiques and modern and contemporary art on display before the sale.