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By supporting the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra (HK Phil), the house of Bovet 1822 proudly contributes to the educational vocation of the prestigious orchestra, which perpetuates the excellence of its art through its universal message.
On September 8th, 2016, the HK Phil launched its 2016-2017 season with its annual dinner. Bovet 1822 and Peonia Diamonds have joined together to support the new season of this ensemble, a testament that the Swiss House’s affinity for great music is not limited to collection names such as Recital or Virtuoso.
The most eminent representatives of the HK Phil attended the event. The guests were honored by the presence of Wu Tong, HK Phil’s Principal Guest Conductor Yu Long and legendary cellist Yo-Yo Ma.
Besides its direct support to the orchestra, Bovet 1822 also contributed to gather the greatest benefactors in Hong Kong. During the dinner, the guests were able to appreciate a watchmaking and jewelry show presenting the collections proposed by the brand and Peonia Diamonds. The musical arrangement was naturally offered by the members of the orchestra who demonstrated the absolute mastery of their art by improvising a performance by Wu Tong one of the rare musicians to practice Sheng, a Chinese traditional instrument known for more than 2000 years.
The culmination of the evening was the auction of a unique timepiece held by Christie’s HK, manufactured in Bovet’s workshops; its dial is embellished with a miniature painting of a peony flower. This same peony gave its name to the size of the diamond set on the dial and evidently to Peonia Diamonds who imagined, cut and offered it. This unique timepiece went to the highest bidder, Mrs. Pansy Ho, a famous businesswoman and committed benefactor.
October 13, 2016