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Léo Place-Desprez × NHKP Baroque Chamber Orchestra Les Saisons de Passion: The Four Seasons

Introduction

Journey through Vivaldi’s timeless Four Seasonss and experience the elegance and artistry of France. French rising violin star from the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique et de Danse de Paris, Léo Place-Desprez, makes his highly anticipated Hong Kong debut at the French May Arts Festival 2026, joining the NHKP Baroque Chamber Orchestra for an unforgettable evening of Baroque brilliance. Acclaimed across Europe for his refined artistry and expressive style, Place-Desprez embodies the precision, elegance, and soul of French musicianship. Vivaldi’s Four Seasons — timeless brilliance brought to life.

Programme

Antonio Vivaldi  Sinfonia in C major, RV 112 (5’)  
Antonio Vivaldi  Concerto for Strings in D major, RV 121 (5’) 
Francesco Geminiani La Folia (10’) 
Arcangelo Corelli Christmas Concerto, Op. 6 No. 8 (15’) 
Arcangelo Corelli Christmas Concerto, Op. 6 No. 8 (15’) 

Creative Team List

Léo Place-Desprez  

Born in the North of France and after brilliant studies at Lille Conservatoire and Rueil- Malmaison Conservatoire, Léo integrated the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris i n the class of Sarah Nentanu and her assistant Eric Crambes in September 2023. He also integrated the classes of chamber music of Emmanuelle Bertrand, Itamar Golan, Michel Moragues and Michael Hentz. In June 2024 Léo Place-Desprez won the 1st prize at the International Violin Competition of Cambrai in the soloist category. He was also a prize winner in other competitions: Vatelot-Rampal (2022) - Cambrai (2022) - Cantagrill (2023). He has already played with numerous violonists : Gabriel Le Magadure, Jean-Marc Phillips-Varjabédian, Pierre Fouchenneret, Ayako Tanaka, Marianne Piketty... 

He has taken part in numerous orchestras under the direction of prestigious conductors: Jean-Claude Casadessus, Lucie Leguay, Pierre Bleuse, Raphaël Pichon, Swann Van Rechem... He appeared several times as a soloist and is regularly invited in festivals. He also takes part in numerous chamber music groups. 


 

​​NHKP

NHKP Baroque Chamber Orchestra

Founded in 2022, the NHKP Baroque Chamber Orchestra is one of Hong Kong’s leading professional ensembles, celebrated for its vibrant interpretations of Baroque music and its commitment to cultural storytelling. Comprising top-tier local musicians, the orchestra blends historical authenticity with modern innovation, captivating audiences across Hong Kong and Europe—including acclaimed performances at the French May Arts Festival and Italy’s Emilia Romagna Concerti series. 

With visionary programming and collaborations with world-class soloists, NHKP continues to redefine classical music for contemporary audiences. Highlights include the world premiere of Beautiful Hong Kong, a multimedia tribute to the city’s spirit. As a cultural ambassador, the orchestra elevates Hong Kong’s artistic presence on the global stage. 



Music Director and Conductor：Harty Tam

Violin Soloist：​Léo Place-Desprez

Performers︰NHKP Baroque Chamber Orchestra



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