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[22 July 2011 – Hong Kong] Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO) is proud to launch its new iPhone application today (22 July, 2011). Any user of iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad can access to the latest information of the Hong Kong Philharmonic at your fingertips – all free of charge.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra iPhone app supports both Chinese and English version.
Download: http://itunes.apple.com/hk/app/hong-kong-philharmonic-orchestra/id433581486?mt=8

Features:
CONCERTS
Browse upcoming and past HKPO concert information including dates, time, venue, artists and programme. Share with your friends via email and social networking spaces

EVENTS
Browse upcoming and past HKPO events such as free talks and concerts

WHAT’S NEW
Receive the latest news about the HKPO including press releases

MEDIA
Watch YouTube videos and listen to the music played by the HKPO

Requirements:
Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch and iPad.
Requires iOS 4.0 or later

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HONG KONG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Edo de Waart
Artistic Director and Chief Conductor

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HKPO) is one of Asia’s leading orchestras. Enriching Hong Kong’s cultural life for over a century, the Orchestra has grown into a formidable ensemble of Chinese and international talents, attracting world-class artists to collaborate on its stage. HKPO 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. Outside of Hong Kong, HKPO has made a number of critically acclaimed tours in Asia and Europe. In the 2010/11 season, the Orchestra undertakes a China tour of Shanghai, Xi’an and Beijing under the leadership of Artistic Director and Chief Conductor Maestro Edo de Waart. The first of which is an Expo 2010 programme.

The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is financially supported by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
SWIRE is the Principal Patron of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
The Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is the Venue Partner of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre

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