Le Monde de la Musique Winner of Diapason d’Or de l’Année 2007 Music | Hong Kong Highly praised by the critics as “exceptionally gifted” (Diapason), with “admirable technique, marvelous balance” (Concertclassic.com) who “plays with a great deal of authority” (The Washington Post), Bulgarian pianist Plamena Mangova will definitely captivate you with her astonishing musicality in one of the greatest warhorses in the repertoire in her HK debut! On Mangova’s performance of Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No 1: “Electrifying” The New Zealand Herald “Absolutely phenomenal” ResMusica “Mangova had it all, huge power that was never coarse, an agility that was scrupulously clear and, in the second movement, especially, the most exquisite poetry.” The Press PROGRAMME Joyce Wai-chung Tang: Clear Light (world premiere) Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No 1 in B-flat minor, Op 23 Sibelius: Symphony No 5 in E-flat, Op 82 MUSICIANS Music Director/Conductor: Yip Wing-sie Piano: Plamena Mangova