On September 27, Cho-Liang Lin opens the 34th season at Chamber Music International, performing with Min Xiao-Fen (pipa), Michael Shih (violin), Atar Arad (viola), and Sophie Shao (cello).
The concert features selections from classical European folk music as well the music of jazz legend Thelonius Monk, reinterpreted for pipa. The final portion of the concert will be the Dallas-Fort Worth premiere of Tan Dun’s “Ghost Opera.”
On August 23, Cho-Liang Lin returns to La Jolla Music Society for Concerto Grosso, the final concert of SummerFest 2019.
Celebrating the concerto grosso, the evening includes works by Bach, Mozart, Vivaldi and more. Lin performs Bach’s Concerto in D for Three Violins and Andrew Norman’s Gran Turismo. Other soloists included James Ehnes (violin), Augustin Hadelich (violin), Nicholas McGegan (harpsichord), Andrew Wan (violin), Jun Iwasaki (violin), Tatjana Roos (violin), Paul Aguilar (violin), Rachel Stenzel (violin), Jonathan Biss (piano), Inon Barnatan (piano), Clive Greensmith (cello), Edward Arron (cello), and Hannah Moses (cello).
Conductor and harpsichordist Nicholas McGegan leads the SummerFest Chamber Orchestra as great masterworks pair with modern visions of the form, offering an exploration of the deep connection of music across centuries.
Taipei Music Academy & Festival begins its inaugural season in less than a month, running July 30 - August 18, 2019!
Designed for students and young professionals, the summer festival welcomes young musicians aged 15 to 30 to the National Taipei University of the Arts. Program participants have the incredible opportunity work with a world-class faculty, including David Chan (violin), Lynn Harrell (cello), Gordon Hunt (oboe), David Washburn (trumpet), Jahja Ling (conductor), and many more.
The festival includes several exciting events, including the TMAF All-Star Concert (August 9), the Chamber Music Marathon (August 10), Rising Stars on Parade (August 11), and the TMAF Orchestra Concert (August 16).
Speaking on TMAF, Lin shares, "I wanted to create something that is very unique, which gives young talents the opportunity to coach and perform side-by-side every day with our incredible faculty. I want to create an exchange of ideas."
This month, Cho-Liang Lin travels to Pasadena to perform at the Summer of Brahms Chamber Music Festival, presented by the New Hollywood String Quartet and Restoration Concert Series. The festival presents all 25 instrumental chamber music works of Johannes Brahms in a series of eight consecutive concerts from Sunday, July 7th through Sunday July 14th 2019.
Lin makes three appearances throughout the festival, performing on July 12, 13, and 14 alongside world-renowned musicians including Paul Watkins (cello), Robert Thies (piano), Rohan De Silva (piano), Andrew Shulman (cello), Brian Chen (piano), and more.
The performances include Brahms’s Piano Trio No. 2 in C Major/Op. 87 (July 12), Violin Sonata No. 2 in A Major/Op.100 and Piano Trio No. 1 in B Major/Op. 8 (July 13), and Piano Quartet No. 3 in C minor/ Op. 60 (July 14).
On June 12, Cho-Liang Lin performs with the Taipei Chinese Orchestra at the Taipei National Concert Hall. The evening includes two world premieres by Joel Hoffman, Nautilus Symmetry and Violin Concerto as well as Stravinksy’s The Rite of Spring, arranged for Chinese orchestra by Chenwei Wang. This performance marks the world premiere of Wang’s arrangement.
Conductor Li-Pin Cheng leads the Taipei Chinese Orchestra.
This spring, Cho-Liang Lin serves on the jury for international violin competitions in Montreal and Sendai.
From May 26 to June 6, Lin travels to Montreal for the Concours Musical International de Montréal (CMIM). Founded in 2001, CMIM is an annual event that draws over 6,000 spectators to enjoy the performances of emerging classical musicians.
Following a preliminary application, CMIM invites 24 of the most talented young violinists in the world to compete in Montreal. While participating in the competition, candidates work with some of the world’s greatest musicians and compete for over $100,000 in prizes and grants.
Later from June 15 to June 30, Lin serves as a jury member for the seventh edition of Sendai International Music Competition. Created by the City of Sendai in 2001 to commemorate the 400th anniversary of the city, the competition is held every three years. The Sendai International Music Competition is highly unique in that it designates the concerto as the center of repertoire.
On May 9, Cho-Liang Lin and Jon Kimura Parker (piano) perform at Lincoln Center, presenting an evening of music by John Harbison, Steven Stucky, Leonard Bernstein, Lukas Foss, and Paul Schoenfield.
The program will be livestreamed by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center beginning at 7:30 PM EDT.
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This spring, Cho-Liang Lin joins the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for a three-performance tour of From Mendelssohn, an evening of chamber music by Mendelssohn and his contemporaries.
Lin is joined by Inon Barnatan (piano), Paul Neubauer (viola), Jakob Koranyi (cello), and Romie de Guise-Langlois. The program is bookended by two works of Mendelssohn from 1845, as well as works by Schumann, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky.
The tour begins on April 25 at the St. Cecilia Music Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan and continues on April 27 at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. For the final performance, the ensemble returns to Lincoln Center, performing at Alice Tully Hall in New York, New York on April 28.
A busy April for Cho-Liang Lin begins on April 2 at Rice University with American Inspiration, an evening of music by Leonard Bernstein (“Canon for Aaron”), John Harbison (“Sonata No. 1 for Violin and Piano”), Steven Stucky (“Sonata for Violin and Piano”), Lukas Foss (“Composer’s Holiday”), and Paul Schoenfield (“Sonata for Violin and Piano”). Jon Kimura Parker joins on piano.
Next, on April 5, Lin returns to La Jolla Music Society to celebrate the opening of its new hall, The Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. The exuberant evening features everything from Bach to the Beatles, with stunning performances and musical surprises from Hilary Hahn, Jean-Yves Thibaudet, the Miró Quartet, as well as ukulele sensation Jake Shimabukuro, jookin phenom Lil Buck, and creative technologist Osman Koç. The evening also unites Lin with SummerFest Music Directors past and present—Inon Barnatan, David Finckel, Wu Han and Heiichiro Ohyama.
On April 14, Lin travels to West Virginia University, performing an evening of music with pianist Ching-Wen Hsiao. Lin then moves to Dallas, performing at the Dallas Chamber Music International on April 20 alongside Stephanie Jeong (violin), Atar Arad (viola), Clive Greensmith (cello), and Jon Kimura Parker (piano).
April closes with three touring performances of From Mendelssohn, presented by the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, beginning on April 25 in Grand Rapids, MI. Joined by Inon Barnatan (piano), Paul Neubauer (viola), Jakob Koranyi (cello), and Romie de Guise-Langlois (clarinet), and features works by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Brahms, and Tchaikovsky. Performances continue April 27 in Madison, NJ and April 28 in New York, NY.
Cho-Liang Lin begins a busy month on March 2, performing in concert with the Qingdao Symphony in Qingdao, China. Conducted by Zhang Guoyong, the concert includes Brahms’s Hungarian Dance No. 2 and Violin Concerto in D major, as well as Strauss’s Also sprach Zarathustra.
Next, on March 10, Lin performs with pianist Evelyn Chen and cellist Brinton Averil Smith at the Wortham Foundation Theatre in Houston, Texas. The trio performs Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio in A minor.
Towards the end of the month, Lin performs as part of the Sonoran Chamber Music Series with violist Aloysia Friedmann, cellist Tom Landschoot, and pianist Jon Kimura Parker. This concert is held on March 17 at Katzin Concert Hall, part of the Arizona State University.
This summer, Cho-Liang Lin launches his newest venture, the Taipei Music Academic Festival, where he will serve as Artistic Director. Designed for students and young professionals, the summer festival welcomes young musicians aged 15 to 30, offering the opportunity to work with a world class faculty in an immersive and inspiring environment. The festival runs at the National Taipei University of the Arts from July 30 to August 18, 2019.
Academy participants will choose either chamber music or chamber ensemble programs and will participate in the Festival Orchestra. Every musician will receive daily coaching and will perform alongside expert faculty in the Festival Orchestra. Master classes will be available to those interested in solo repertoire, as well as opportunities to build professional skills with mock orchestra auditions and orchestral excerpt tutorials.
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The 10th Annual Beare's Premiere Music Festival (formerly known as the Hong Kong International Chamber Music Festival) opens on January 16, with acclaimed mezzo-soprano Joyce DiDonato performing "In War & Peace: Harmony through Music," an evening of Baroque arias by Handel, Purcell, and more.
Cho-Liang Lin serves as the festival's Artistic Director, and will be performing in three concerts throughout the festival: "Outside Elements" (January 20), "Forward Movement" (January 22), and "Viva Tango!" (January 24). Lin is joined by several esteemed artists, including Martin Beaver, Lise Berthaud, Julian Steckel, Andreas Haefliger, David Shifrin, Paul Huang, Evelyn Chang, Dover Quartet, and more.
The festival also includes several outreach events, such as tango classes, lectures, open rehearsals, and free community concerts.
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Next month, Cho-Liang Lin performs with the Louisiana Boathouse Ensemble for a series of concerts throughout Europe. Lin is joined by Andreas Haefliger (piano), Martin Beaver (violin), Lise Berthaud (viola), and Julien Steckel (cello). The concerts feature works by Elgar, Turnage, and Korngold.
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January 11 | Bilbao
January 13 | Rotterdam, Netherlands
January 16 | Antwerp, Belgium
January 17 | Madrid, Spain
The Ensemble then travels Hong Kong for Beare’s Premiere Music Festival 2019 (formerly the Hong Kong International Chamber Festival), where Lin serves as Artistic Director.
On December 10, Cho-Liang Lin performs in a benefit concert at the Hotel Equatorial Penang, raising money for ROSE Charities Malaysia. Performing alongside pianist Ashley Tan, proceeds will go to support Charis Hospice, Penang Hospice Society, Pure Lotus Hospice of Compassion, Shan Children's Home, and Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Islam Pulau Pinang.
Later, on December 15 and 16, Lin performs in two Christmas concerts with Aula Simfonia Jakarta. Lin is joined by James Huang (oboe) in a program featuring works by Bach, Brahms, Bernstein, and Willcocks. Dr. Jahja Ling conducts.
On December 21 and 22, Cho-Liang Lin performs with the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra in concerts featuring three of America’s most popular and accomplished composers: Bernstein, Copland, and Gershwin. The program includes Bernstein’s Overture to Candide and Serenade after Plato’s Symposium, as well as Copland’s Appalachian Spring and Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess: A Symphonic Picture. Shao-Chia Lü conducts.
On November 9 and 10, Cho-Liang Lin performs in two concerts inspired by the literature of Shakespeare and Goethe. Lin is joined by David Finckel (cello), Matthew Lipman (viola), Jon Kimura Parker (piano) and Hyeyeon Park (piano). The program includes works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Brahms.
The concerts are presented by Music @ Menlo (November 9) and Apex Music (November 10).
On October 12, Cho-Liang Lin performs as a soloist and guest conductor with the Apollo Orchestra at the Church of the Little Flower in Bethesda, Maryland. The evening includes works by Mozart, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Brahms.
Later, on October 15, Lin joins pianist Orion Weiss for a special evening to benefit the Kaufman Music Center’s Special Music School. A unique public/private partnership between Kaufman Music Center and the New York City Department of Education, the Special Music School (M. 859) is New York City’s only K-12 public school for musically gifted children. The evening is hosted by Rosalind Devon and Cathy White O’Rourke and will welcome Kaufman Music Center’s new Executive Director, Kate Sheeran.
Cho-Liang Lin launches into a busy fall on October 12 in a concert with the Apollo Orchestra in Bethesda, MD. The evening features Rimsky-Korsakov’s Capriccio Espagnole, Mozart’s Concert No. 3 in G major and Brahm’s Symphony No. 4 in E minor.
In November, Lin joins Matthew Lipman, Jon Kimura Parker, Hyeyeon Park, and David Finckel for a program exploring the musical interpretations of Shakespeare and Goethe. Including works by Beethoven, Mendelssohn, Schubert, and Brahms, the program will be presented on November 9 (Menlo Park, CA) and November 10 (Reno, NV).
Lin closes 2018 on December 21 and 22 with two performances with the Taiwan National Symphony Orchestra. Conductor Shao-Chia Lü leads an evening of American classical music featuring Bernstein’s Candide and Serenade after Plato’s “Symposium,” Copland’s Appalachian Spring, and Gershwin’s Porgy & Bess: A Symphonic Picture.
From August 31 to September 16, Cho-Liang Lin travels to Indianapolis to serve on the jury of the 10th Quadrennial International Violin Competition of Indianapolis (IVCI).
For nearly forty years, IVCI has recognized and promoted the world’s finest young classical violinists, with participants continuing on to highly successful careers as concert violinists, recording artists, concertmasters, and chamber musicians. Hailed as “the ultimate violin contest” by the Chicago Tribune, the quadrennial competition brings forty of the world’s brightest young talents to Indianapolis to perform, bestowing numerous prizes valued at over $250,000. Lin serves on the jury alongside several other distinguished performers, including Jaime Laredo, Pamela Frank, and Dmitry Sitkovetsky.
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This summer, La Jolla Music Society celebrates Cho-Liang Lin’s remarkable eighteen-year tenure as Music Director of SummerFest.
The festival kicks off on August 3rd with the celebratory Carnival!, an evening featuring works by Bartók, Villa-Lobos, and the grand finale, Saint-Saëns’ humorous musical suite, Carnival of the Animals. Lin performs alongside many talented friends and colleagues, including cellist Lynn Harrell and soprano Lyubov Petrova.
Other highlights from this year’s festival include: Late Night with Leonard Bernstein (August 8), My Favorite Playlist (August 18), Midnight in Paris (August 21), and the SummerFest Finale with David Zinman (August 24). Esteemed guests include Yefim Bronfman, Adele Anthony, Gil Shaham, and Emanuel Ax.
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Speaking with The San Diego Union-Tribune about his final season, Lin notes, “One can always dream big,” he said. “And I dreamed big for SummerFest, because it’s such a beautiful festival. I want it to continue to grow and I hope it will take on new dimensions when the new concert hall opens.
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