Amicis Sinfonia is an independent youth orchestra founded in 2022 with the vision of uniting young musicians through inclusivity and a shared love for music. While maintaining ties with its founding university orchestras at HKU, PolyU, and HKUST, Amicis Sinfonia has grown into a vibrant ensemble of over 70 musicians from universities and secondary schools across Hong Kong.

The orchestra made its debut in September 2023 with a performance of Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony and Mozart’s D Minor Piano Concerto. This led to a Christmas Eve broadcast on RTHK Radio 2, introducing the orchestra to a wider audience.

In 2024, Amicis Sinfonia began the season performing at the HKU Grand Hall, followed by a tour to Vienna, where it won first prize in the Symphony Orchestra Category of the SCL International Youth Music Festival. Performing Beethoven’s Fifth Symphony and Dance of the Yao People, the orchestra played at iconic venues such as the MuTh, the Golden Hall of the Musikverein, and the Konzerthaus.

In November, the orchestra presented an interactive concert at Tsuen Wan Town Hall Auditorium, featuring excerpts from Swan Lake, the Die Fledermaus Overture, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, and Shostakovich’s Festive Overture.

Our commitment extends beyond performance; through our outreach, we bring the restorative essence of music to schools, hospitals, and elderly centres, affirming our belief in its profound societal impact.

Our endeavours have been made possible through the generous support of patrons who believe in our mission. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our previous and current sponsors: Tom Lee Music, Vality Group, and Hsin Chong – K. N. Godfrey Yeh Education Fund.

We also acknowledge the unwavering support of HKU CEDARS, HKU Orchestra, HKU Choir, HKU Cultural Association, and PolyU SAO Philharmonic Orchestra, whose encouragement has been instrumental to our development.

Whether you are a musician looking to join or a music lover seeking inspiration, Amicis Sinfonia invites you to be part of its journey. Together, we celebrate the joy of music, from Hong Kong to Vienna and beyond.