Recitals

Christmas with Mezzo-Soprano
Anne Sofie von Otter

Farewell Tour

1 December 2025 (Monday) 7:30 pm Duration: Approx. 70 minutes without interval
Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall View map
$680, $380, $280
Buy Tickets Tickets available on art-mate and pphk.org on 16 June, 2025

von Otter’s generous personality is reflected in the way she puts over every item, with care for text and a honeyed sweetness of tone.”
BBC Music Magazine

“trademark purity of voice and meticulous attention to detail…an artist as eloquent as versatile”
The Observer

Two-time Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter bids farewell to her Hong Kong fans with a special programme for the Christmas season.

Regarded as one of the finest singers of her generation, Swedish mezzo-soprano Anne Sofie von Otter has captivated audiences worldwide with her pure expressiveness and exquisite artistry throughout a remarkable four-decade career. Celebrated for her versatility, von Otter is equally acclaimed on the opera stage, in concerts and recitals. She is one of today’s most recorded artists, boasting an unrivalled, multi–award-winning discography.

On her final concert tour to Asia, Anne Sofie von Otter will perform a captivating series of Christmas songs, featuring traditional, classical, and contemporary works by Bach, Sibelius, Britten, and others. 

Anne Sofie von Otter’s last appearance in Hong Kong was in 2019 with Brooklyn Rider for Premiere Performances of Hong Kong. Don’t miss this opportunity to experience this extraordinary mezzo-soprano as she graces the Hong Kong stage for the last time!

Programme

TRADITIONAL CAROL/
STING/Robert SADIN

Gabriel ́s Message

TRADITIONAL CAROL/NILES
I wonder as I wander

NORDQVIST
Jul, jul, strålande jul (Swedish Christmas Song)

SIBELIUS
13 Pieces, Op. 76, No. 3: Carillon

SIBELIUS
The Five Christmas Songs, Op. 1
II. Nu så kommer julen (Christmas Coming)
IV.
Giv mig ej glans, ej guld, ej prakt (Give me no Splendor, Gold or Pomp)

TRADITIONAL
Klara Stjärnor (Clear Stars)

Arvo PÄRT
Weihnachtliches Wiegenlied (Christmas Lullaby)

Per-Erik MORAEUS
Koppången

ANONYMOUS
Sweet was the Song

PURCELL
Cold Song

BRITTEN
Corpus Christi Carol

FAURÉ
3 Romances sans paroles, Op. 17: III. Andante moderato (Piano solo)

FAURÉ
Noël (Christmas), Op. 43, No. 1

J.S.BACH
French Suite No. 5 in G Major, BWV 816: III. Sarabande

J.S.BACH/STING/Robert SADIN
You Only Cross My Mind in Winter

KENT
 I ́ll be home for Christmas

BERLIN
 I ́ve got my love to keep me warm     

WELLS/TORMÉ
The Christmas Song (“Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire”)

Related Events

1 December 2025 (Monday) 7:30 pm Duration: Approx. 70 minutes without interval
Concert Hall, Hong Kong City Hall View map
$680, $380, $280
Buy Tickets Tickets available on art-mate and pphk.org on 16 June, 2025

Discounts and Concessions

  • 50% off for full-time students, citizens aged 60 and above, people with disabilities & the minder and CSSA recipients.
  • 10% off for each purchase of 10 or more standard tickets.

Note: Discounts cannot be used in conjunction with any other discounts


  • For ages 8 or above
  • Programmes and artists are subject to change
  • Latecomers may not be admitted until a suitable break