Anoushka Shankar: Chapters – Premiere in Hong Kong
City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
Anoushka Shankar sitar/composer
Robert Ames guest conductor
“Storytelling, emotion, and expression… a spine-tingling performance”
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3 June 2026 (Wed)
Hong Kong City Hall Concert Hall, 8:00pm
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 6 May 2026 – Join the City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) for the Hong Kong premiere of Anoushka Shankar – Chapters conducted by Robert Ames. Continuing her father Ravi Shankar’s legacy, the multi-Grammy-nominated sitar virtuoso and composer is pushing new frontiers in Indian classical music. Chapters, a collaboration between BBC Proms, De Singel, and CCOHK, is inspired by Anoushka’s trilogy of albums including “Forever, For Now,” “How Dark It Is Before Dawn,” and “We Return to Light,” mapping her personal and artistic journey. The work debuted at the BBC Proms in July 2025, showcasing a transformative orchestral experience featuring both sitar and orchestra.
Anaoushka Shankar, a seven-time Grammy nominee, is celebrated as “a visionary artist who redefines the boundaries of the sitar for the 21st century.” Following in her father’s footsteps, her compositions intricately blend Indian classical with Western orchestral traditions. Beyond her solo work, Shankar has extensively composed for films, dance, and orchestras, merging tradition with innovation.
Tickets for Anoushka Shankar – Chapters are available at URBTIX outlets, priced at $600, $480, $350, and $220, with a 50% discount for students, seniors, CSSA recipients, and people with disabilities. For inquiries, call 3166 1100; for bookings, call 3166 1288 or visit www.urbtix.hk; for program inquiries, call 2864 2156 or email info@ccohk.com.
Anoushka Shankar sitar/composer
Anoushka Shankar, a Grammy-nominated artist, is an extraordinary sitarist with an internationally acclaimed career. She has crossed multiple genres, including world, classical, electronic, and jazz music. By age eighteen, she became the youngest recipient of a British House of Commons Shield, the first Indian woman nominated at the Grammy Awards, and she received an Ivor Novello Award nomination for her soundtrack to A Suitable Boy. An honorary member of the Royal Academy of Music and the recipient of an honorary doctorate from the University of Oxford, Shankar has collaborated with artists like Herbie Hancock, Norah Jones, Patti Smith, Sting, and many others. She has appeared with renowned orchestras, including the New York Philharmonic and the London Contemporary Orchestra, performing for audiences of up to 40,000. Currently, she is serving as the creative director of the Brighton Festival and marked 30 years on stage with the release of We Return to Light, the final chapter of her mini album trilogy.
Robert Ames guest conductor
Robert Ames, a conductor and composer, co-founded the London Contemporary Orchestra and has developed a genre-fluid approach over the past 15 years, merging electronic and classical music. His collaborations span various artists from Radiohead to Taylor Swift and beyond. Ames has conducted orchestras like the Rotterdam Philharmonic and the Seattle Symphony and has performed at iconic venues such as the Royal Festival Hall and the Sydney Opera House.
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City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong
The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong (CCOHK) is a leading chamber orchestra in Asia, founded by oboist Leanne Nicholls in 1999. CCOHK has collaborated with numerous renowned artists such as Sir James Galway and Dame Evelyn Glennie and has performed alongside popular figures from various genres. Their programming has received international acclaim, leading to performances at festivals in cities like London and Beijing. CCOHK is dedicated to contemporary music, having commissioned works from an array of composers and creating award-winning productions that foster young audiences’ interest in music. Recent accolades include five-star reviews for their musical productions and recognition in local music headlines. Vahan Mardirossian has served as chief conductor since 2019, and CCOHK is a venue partner of Tsuen Wan Town Hall since 2026, also recognized by the HKADC.
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