The Swiss-designed Elbphilharmonie (Philharmonic Hall) in Hamburg, where G20 leaders arriving for the July 7 to 8 summit will enjoy an evening of Beethoven. Photo: Reuters The Swiss-designed Elbphilharmonie (Philharmonic Hall) in Hamburg, where G20 leaders arriving for the July 7 to 8 summit will enjoy an evening of Beethoven. Photo: Reuters
The Swiss-designed Elbphilharmonie (Philharmonic Hall) in Hamburg, where G20 leaders arriving for the July 7 to 8 summit will enjoy an evening of Beethoven. Photo: Reuters
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Hong Kong needs a world-class concert hall, not more museums

Vivienne Chow says the stunning new Elbphilharmonie in Hamburg is proof of how a concert hall can revitalise a city, and holds a lesson for Hong Kong’s new leadership

Topic |   West Kowloon Cultural District
Vivienne Chow
Vivienne Chow

Updated: 2:55pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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The Swiss-designed Elbphilharmonie (Philharmonic Hall) in Hamburg, where G20 leaders arriving for the July 7 to 8 summit will enjoy an evening of Beethoven. Photo: Reuters The Swiss-designed Elbphilharmonie (Philharmonic Hall) in Hamburg, where G20 leaders arriving for the July 7 to 8 summit will enjoy an evening of Beethoven. Photo: Reuters
The Swiss-designed Elbphilharmonie (Philharmonic Hall) in Hamburg, where G20 leaders arriving for the July 7 to 8 summit will enjoy an evening of Beethoven. Photo: Reuters
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