Boston Symphony Orchestra cancels Asia tour over coronavirus outbreak; Hong Kong Arts Festival ‘disappointed’ – its concert was to have opened the festival

A major American symphony orchestra has cancelled its East Asia tour to four cities, including Hong Kong, citing concerns over the deadly coronavirus outbreak.The Boston Symphony Orchestra was to have opened the Hong Kong Arts Festival on February 12 in the first of two concerts in the city. However, the venue for the concerts, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and other public performance venues were closed indefinitely this week to avoid large gatherings of people when the Hong Kong government…

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