The Hong Kong Philharmonic (HK Phil) is one of Asia's leading orchestras. From the 2012/13 season, Jaap van Zweden has become Music Director of the orchestra. The HK Phil annually touches the lives of over 200,000 music lovers through more than 150 performances including its extensive education activities for children and adults alike, and free concerts such as the popular Swire Symphony under the Stars, and regular broadcasts and telecasts, bringing the joy of classical music to the Hong Kong community. Outside of Hong Kong, the HK Phil has made a number of critically acclaimed tours in Asia and Europe.
