- Sale from 6/16(Fri)12:00
- For more offers, please visit the ticketing website.
- Weiwuying Co-organiser Program
- Duration is 110 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry
2023 TC International Chamber Music Series - Call for the Faraway Land
In 1892, Antonín DVOŘÁK arrived in New York to assume the position of Director at the National Conservatory of Music and lend his expertise in the quest for the quintessential “spirit of American music”. By amalgamating elements from African American spirituals and Native American music with his own deep-seated European musical traditions, DVOŘÁK composed several renowned works including the “New World” Symphony, the “American” String Quartet, and the String Quintet - which will be performed at this concert. These compositions not only embody the “American spirit” but also evoke a profound sense of nostalgia, prompting some to opine that this period not only marked the "New World", but also from his "old world".
Alongside DVOŘÁK, the concert will feature BRAHMS's tribute to his mother, the E-flat Major Trio originally written for the natural horn, and BEETHOVEN's E-flat Major Duet composed for his friend on the cello and himself on the viola. The three composers had a mutual influence on each other, with BEETHOVEN serving as a spiritual mentor to the Romantic composers, particularly BRAHMS.
DVOŘÁK, in addition to being BRAHMS' close friend, was also supported by him at the start of his career. All three composers shared a love for taking strolls and pondering music in the midst of nature.
Program
L.V. BEETHOVEN: Duet in E-flat Major for Viola and Cello, WoO 32 (With Two Eyeglasses Obbligato)
J. BRAHMS: Trio in E-flat Major for Violin, Horn and Piano, Op. 40
A. DVOŘÁK: String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97
Creative and Production Team
Violin｜HU Nai-yuan , William WEI, HSU Hsuan-hao
Viola｜Paul NEUBAUER, Scott LEE
Cello｜YANG Wen-sinn
Horn｜Andrew BAIN
Piano｜Adrian OETIKER
Artists Introduction
Music Director, Violin｜HU, Nai-Yuan
Since winning the First Prize of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 1985, violinist Nai-Yuan Hu has appeared on many of the world’s stages, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Avery Fisher Hall in New York, Suntory Hall in Tokyo and other major venues in Europe.
As a recitalist, Mr. Hu performed in such venues as Alice Tully Hall and Weill Recital Hall in New York, Cité de la Musique in Paris, Casals Hall in Tokyo, and Jordan Hall in Boston where he premiered Bright Sheng's "The Stream Flows" in 1990. He has appeared either as guest soloist or chamber music artist in such festivals as Mostly Mozart, Marlboro, OK Mozart, Seattle, Grand Teton, Kirishima in Japan, Casalmaggiore in Italy, and Beijing where he performed with Fou Ts'ong, Martha Argerich and Misha Maisky.
Mr. Hu's recording of Goldmark's Concerto and Bruch's Concerto No. 2 with Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony (released by Delos Music) garnered "Critics' Choice" from Gramophone as well as praises from many publications including BBC Music Magazine, The Times of London, and The Washington Post. He has also recorded for EMI Taiwan, Koch International, Sunrise, and Chi-Mei in Taiwan, playing on the Foundation's Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù violins.
Mr. Hu has served on the jury of international competitions such as the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium and the Seoul International Violin Competition. He has given master classes in music schools in America, Europe and Asia. Born in Taiwan, Mr. Hu began studying the violin at age five. He arrived in the United States in 1972 to continue his studies with Broadus Erle and later with Joseph Silverstein. He attended Indiana University where he studied with Josef Gingold and subsequently served as Mr. Gingold's assistant. He currently resides with his wife June Huang in New York City.
Violin｜William WEI
Born in Taiwan, William began his violin studies at the age of five. He is a proud recipient of the Jerome L. Greene Foundation Scholarship at the Juilliard School, where he earned his Bachelor's degree under Hyo KANG. He is currently pursuing his Master's degree at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin under Kolja BLACHER, former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic. William's recent highlights have included concert series, stepping in for violinist Shlomo MINTZ in Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major with Eliahu INBAL, NSO with HU Nai-yuan and Ray CHEN, and Baden-Baden Philharmonic with Pavel BALEFF. William plays on a 1761 Tomasso BALESTRIERI loaned from the Chimei Foundation in Taiwan.
Violin｜Hsuan-Hao HSU
Hsuan-Hao began his violin journey at age five. In 2008, He was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music with full scholarship, where he studied under Joseph Silverstein and Pamela Frank.
In January 2017, he played the Mozart Violin Concerto No.1 with Curtis Chamber Orchestra across United States during "Curtis on Tour", the concerts were well received, Shmuel Ashkenasi-"just elegant and absolutely beautiful".
After graduated from Curtis in 2017, he joined Zorá String Quartet 2017-2018 concert season, including 1 month tour in United States for celebrating Bernstein's 100th Birthday, and tour in countries of Europe. Collaborated artist include Roberto Diaz、Gary Hoffman、Peter Wiley、Steven Tanenbom、Meng-Chieh Liu、Dover String Quartet. He was invited to give chamber music masterclass in Mozrteum University Salzburg.
Viola｜Paul Neubauer
Violist Paul Neubauer's exceptional musicality and effortless playing led the New York Times to call him "a master musician." He recently made his Chicago Symphony subscription debut with conductor Riccardo Muti and his Mariinsky Orchestra debut with conductor Valery Gergiev. He also gave the U.S. Premiere of the newly discovered Impromptu for viola and piano by Shostakovich with pianist Wu Han. In addition, his recording of the Aaron Kernis Viola Concerto with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, was released on Signum Records and his recording of the complete viola and piano music by Ernest Bloch with pianist Margo Garrett was released on Delos. Appointed principal violist of the New York Philharmonic at age 21, he has appeared as soloist with over 100 orchestras including the New York, Los Angeles, and Helsinki philharmonics; National, St. Louis, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, and Bournemouth symphonies; and Santa Cecilia, English Chamber, and Beethovenhalle orchestras. He has premiered viola concertos by Bartók (revised version of the Viola Concerto), Friedman, Glière, Jacob, Kernis, Lazarof, Müller-Siemens, Ott, Penderecki, Picker, Suter, and Tower and has been featured on CBS's Sunday Morning, A Prairie Home Companion, and in Strad, Strings, and People magazines. A two-time Grammy nominee, he has recorded on numerous labels including Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, RCA Red Seal, and Sony Classical. Mr. Neubauer is the artistic director of the Mostly Music series in New Jersey and is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and Mannes College.
Viola｜Scott Lee
Scott Lee won the 1996 Concert Artists Guild Competition and was the youngest winner in that competition's history. He also won first prize in both violin and viola in the Taiwan National Instrumental Competition, and he was a top-prize winner in the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, Primrose International Viola Competition, and Corpus Christi Young Artists Competition. His engagements include the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston; the National Concert Hall in Taiwan; Bargemusic; Musicians from Marlboro; the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Marlboro and Newport Music Festivals, and La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest; and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Mr. Lee is a faculty member at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory and the Idyllwild Chamber Music Festival and Workshop in California.
Cello｜Wen-Sinn YANG
Wen-Sinn Yang, a versatile cellist, is known for reviving music by nineteenth-century virtuosos and introducing audiences to modern composers. As an internationally renowned soloist, Yang has collaborated with eminent conductors like Sir Colin Davis, Lorin Maazel, and Mariss Jansons, and performed with orchestras such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony, Shanghai Symphony, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. His expressive and sensitive technical skill makes him a sought-after chamber music partner, offering fresh listening perspectives.
Yang's diverse repertoire is showcased in over 30 CDs, featuring both well-known works and compositions by lesser-known artists like Henri Vieuxtemps, Frank Martin, and Sofia Gubaidulina, with many being premiere recordings. In 2005, he recorded J.S. Bach's six solo suites in collaboration with Bavarian Television, earning critical acclaim for his historically informed interpretation on modern instruments.
Since 2004, Yang has been a Professor of Violoncello at the Academy of Music and Theater in Munich and regularly leads international master courses. With a passion for exploring the unknown, Wen-Sinn Yang continues to distinguish himself as a leading cellist in today's music landscape.
Horn｜Andrew BAIN
ANDREW BAIN is the Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, appointed in 2011 by Gustavo Dudamel. He received his Bachelor in Music from the University of Adelaide and studied under Geoff Collinson in Sydney, Hector McDonald in Vienna, and completed a Graduate Diploma in Chamber Music under Will Sanders in Karlsruhe, Germany. Andrew has held principal positions in the Melbourne Symphony, Queensland Symphony, Münchner Symphoniker, and Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, and was the Principal Horn of the Colorado Music Festival from 2003-2012. He is also a passionate educator and is the Horn Professor at the Colburn School Conservatory. Andrew is an accomplished soloist and chamber musician and has appeared in concerts and master classes worldwide. In 2015, he co-hosted the International Horn Symposium in LA and fulfilled a lifelong dream working on the score of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." When not performing or teaching, Andrew enjoys golfing, cooking, and exploring LA with his wife.
Piano｜Adrian OETIKER
Swiss pianist Adrian Oetiker enjoys a thriving international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and professor. Acclaimed for his nuanced playing and atmospheric performances, he initially studied under Homero Francesch and Bella Davidovich. Oetiker has won numerous awards, including the 1995 ARD International Piano Competition in Munich. He has performed across Europe, America, and Australia with prestigious orchestras such as the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Notably, Oetiker played all of Béla Bartók's piano concertos with the Orchestre Symphonique de Mulhouse and has graced esteemed venues like Berliner Philharmonie and Gewandhaus Leipzig. He actively engages in chamber music collaborations, including with his wife Paola De Piante Vicin in the Feininger Trio Berlin, and has performed solo piano in ballet productions at renowned opera houses.
Since 1996, Oetiker has been a piano professor at the Hochschule für Musik Basel and was appointed to the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich in 2011. He also serves as the artistic director of the International Summer Academy of Ettal.
Advisor｜Ministry of Culture
Presenter｜Taiwan Connection
Co-presenter｜National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
Sponsor｜Chen-Yung Foundation
Designated Hotel｜Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung, TAi Urban Resort
Designated Flight｜EVA AIR
2023 TC International Chamber Music Series - Call for the Faraway Land
In 1892, Antonín DVOŘÁK arrived in New York to assume the position of Director at the National Conservatory of Music and lend his expertise in the quest for the quintessential “spirit of American music”. By amalgamating elements from African American spirituals and Native American music with his own deep-seated European musical traditions, DVOŘÁK composed several renowned works including the “New World” Symphony, the “American” String Quartet, and the String Quintet - which will be performed at this concert. These compositions not only embody the “American spirit” but also evoke a profound sense of nostalgia, prompting some to opine that this period not only marked the "New World", but also from his "old world".
Alongside DVOŘÁK, the concert will feature BRAHMS's tribute to his mother, the E-flat Major Trio originally written for the natural horn, and BEETHOVEN's E-flat Major Duet composed for his friend on the cello and himself on the viola. The three composers had a mutual influence on each other, with BEETHOVEN serving as a spiritual mentor to the Romantic composers, particularly BRAHMS.
DVOŘÁK, in addition to being BRAHMS' close friend, was also supported by him at the start of his career. All three composers shared a love for taking strolls and pondering music in the midst of nature.
Program
L.V. BEETHOVEN: Duet in E-flat Major for Viola and Cello, WoO 32 (With Two Eyeglasses Obbligato)
J. BRAHMS: Trio in E-flat Major for Violin, Horn and Piano, Op. 40
A. DVOŘÁK: String Quintet in E-flat Major, Op. 97
Creative and Production Team
Violin｜HU Nai-yuan , William WEI, HSU Hsuan-hao
Viola｜Paul NEUBAUER, Scott LEE
Cello｜YANG Wen-sinn
Horn｜Andrew BAIN
Piano｜Adrian OETIKER
Artists Introduction
Music Director, Violin｜HU, Nai-Yuan
Since winning the First Prize of the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition in 1985, violinist Nai-Yuan Hu has appeared on many of the world’s stages, including the Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, Avery Fisher Hall in New York, Suntory Hall in Tokyo and other major venues in Europe.
As a recitalist, Mr. Hu performed in such venues as Alice Tully Hall and Weill Recital Hall in New York, Cité de la Musique in Paris, Casals Hall in Tokyo, and Jordan Hall in Boston where he premiered Bright Sheng's "The Stream Flows" in 1990. He has appeared either as guest soloist or chamber music artist in such festivals as Mostly Mozart, Marlboro, OK Mozart, Seattle, Grand Teton, Kirishima in Japan, Casalmaggiore in Italy, and Beijing where he performed with Fou Ts'ong, Martha Argerich and Misha Maisky.
Mr. Hu's recording of Goldmark's Concerto and Bruch's Concerto No. 2 with Gerard Schwarz and the Seattle Symphony (released by Delos Music) garnered "Critics' Choice" from Gramophone as well as praises from many publications including BBC Music Magazine, The Times of London, and The Washington Post. He has also recorded for EMI Taiwan, Koch International, Sunrise, and Chi-Mei in Taiwan, playing on the Foundation's Stradivari and Guarneri del Gesù violins.
Mr. Hu has served on the jury of international competitions such as the Queen Elisabeth Competition in Belgium and the Seoul International Violin Competition. He has given master classes in music schools in America, Europe and Asia. Born in Taiwan, Mr. Hu began studying the violin at age five. He arrived in the United States in 1972 to continue his studies with Broadus Erle and later with Joseph Silverstein. He attended Indiana University where he studied with Josef Gingold and subsequently served as Mr. Gingold's assistant. He currently resides with his wife June Huang in New York City.
Violin｜William WEI
Born in Taiwan, William began his violin studies at the age of five. He is a proud recipient of the Jerome L. Greene Foundation Scholarship at the Juilliard School, where he earned his Bachelor's degree under Hyo KANG. He is currently pursuing his Master's degree at the Hochschule für Musik Hanns Eisler in Berlin under Kolja BLACHER, former concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic. William's recent highlights have included concert series, stepping in for violinist Shlomo MINTZ in Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D Major with Eliahu INBAL, NSO with HU Nai-yuan and Ray CHEN, and Baden-Baden Philharmonic with Pavel BALEFF. William plays on a 1761 Tomasso BALESTRIERI loaned from the Chimei Foundation in Taiwan.
Violin｜Hsuan-Hao HSU
Hsuan-Hao began his violin journey at age five. In 2008, He was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music with full scholarship, where he studied under Joseph Silverstein and Pamela Frank.
In January 2017, he played the Mozart Violin Concerto No.1 with Curtis Chamber Orchestra across United States during "Curtis on Tour", the concerts were well received, Shmuel Ashkenasi-"just elegant and absolutely beautiful".
After graduated from Curtis in 2017, he joined Zorá String Quartet 2017-2018 concert season, including 1 month tour in United States for celebrating Bernstein's 100th Birthday, and tour in countries of Europe. Collaborated artist include Roberto Diaz、Gary Hoffman、Peter Wiley、Steven Tanenbom、Meng-Chieh Liu、Dover String Quartet. He was invited to give chamber music masterclass in Mozrteum University Salzburg.
Viola｜Paul Neubauer
Violist Paul Neubauer's exceptional musicality and effortless playing led the New York Times to call him "a master musician." He recently made his Chicago Symphony subscription debut with conductor Riccardo Muti and his Mariinsky Orchestra debut with conductor Valery Gergiev. He also gave the U.S. Premiere of the newly discovered Impromptu for viola and piano by Shostakovich with pianist Wu Han. In addition, his recording of the Aaron Kernis Viola Concerto with the Royal Northern Sinfonia, was released on Signum Records and his recording of the complete viola and piano music by Ernest Bloch with pianist Margo Garrett was released on Delos. Appointed principal violist of the New York Philharmonic at age 21, he has appeared as soloist with over 100 orchestras including the New York, Los Angeles, and Helsinki philharmonics; National, St. Louis, Detroit, Dallas, San Francisco, and Bournemouth symphonies; and Santa Cecilia, English Chamber, and Beethovenhalle orchestras. He has premiered viola concertos by Bartók (revised version of the Viola Concerto), Friedman, Glière, Jacob, Kernis, Lazarof, Müller-Siemens, Ott, Penderecki, Picker, Suter, and Tower and has been featured on CBS's Sunday Morning, A Prairie Home Companion, and in Strad, Strings, and People magazines. A two-time Grammy nominee, he has recorded on numerous labels including Decca, Deutsche Grammophon, RCA Red Seal, and Sony Classical. Mr. Neubauer is the artistic director of the Mostly Music series in New Jersey and is on the faculty of The Juilliard School and Mannes College.
Viola｜Scott Lee
Scott Lee won the 1996 Concert Artists Guild Competition and was the youngest winner in that competition's history. He also won first prize in both violin and viola in the Taiwan National Instrumental Competition, and he was a top-prize winner in the Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition, Primrose International Viola Competition, and Corpus Christi Young Artists Competition. His engagements include the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston; the National Concert Hall in Taiwan; Bargemusic; Musicians from Marlboro; the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival, Marlboro and Newport Music Festivals, and La Jolla Music Society's SummerFest; and The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Merkin Concert Hall, Carnegie Hall's Weill Recital Hall, Alice Tully Hall, and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.
Mr. Lee is a faculty member at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory and the Idyllwild Chamber Music Festival and Workshop in California.
Cello｜Wen-Sinn YANG
Wen-Sinn Yang, a versatile cellist, is known for reviving music by nineteenth-century virtuosos and introducing audiences to modern composers. As an internationally renowned soloist, Yang has collaborated with eminent conductors like Sir Colin Davis, Lorin Maazel, and Mariss Jansons, and performed with orchestras such as the Bavarian Radio Symphony, Shanghai Symphony, and Royal Philharmonic Orchestra. His expressive and sensitive technical skill makes him a sought-after chamber music partner, offering fresh listening perspectives.
Yang's diverse repertoire is showcased in over 30 CDs, featuring both well-known works and compositions by lesser-known artists like Henri Vieuxtemps, Frank Martin, and Sofia Gubaidulina, with many being premiere recordings. In 2005, he recorded J.S. Bach's six solo suites in collaboration with Bavarian Television, earning critical acclaim for his historically informed interpretation on modern instruments.
Since 2004, Yang has been a Professor of Violoncello at the Academy of Music and Theater in Munich and regularly leads international master courses. With a passion for exploring the unknown, Wen-Sinn Yang continues to distinguish himself as a leading cellist in today's music landscape.
Horn｜Andrew BAIN
ANDREW BAIN is the Principal Horn of the Los Angeles Philharmonic, appointed in 2011 by Gustavo Dudamel. He received his Bachelor in Music from the University of Adelaide and studied under Geoff Collinson in Sydney, Hector McDonald in Vienna, and completed a Graduate Diploma in Chamber Music under Will Sanders in Karlsruhe, Germany. Andrew has held principal positions in the Melbourne Symphony, Queensland Symphony, Münchner Symphoniker, and Australian Opera & Ballet Orchestra, and was the Principal Horn of the Colorado Music Festival from 2003-2012. He is also a passionate educator and is the Horn Professor at the Colburn School Conservatory. Andrew is an accomplished soloist and chamber musician and has appeared in concerts and master classes worldwide. In 2015, he co-hosted the International Horn Symposium in LA and fulfilled a lifelong dream working on the score of "Star Wars: The Force Awakens." When not performing or teaching, Andrew enjoys golfing, cooking, and exploring LA with his wife.
Piano｜Adrian OETIKER
Swiss pianist Adrian Oetiker enjoys a thriving international career as a soloist, chamber musician, and professor. Acclaimed for his nuanced playing and atmospheric performances, he initially studied under Homero Francesch and Bella Davidovich. Oetiker has won numerous awards, including the 1995 ARD International Piano Competition in Munich. He has performed across Europe, America, and Australia with prestigious orchestras such as the Tonhalle Orchestra Zurich and Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra.
Notably, Oetiker played all of Béla Bartók's piano concertos with the Orchestre Symphonique de Mulhouse and has graced esteemed venues like Berliner Philharmonie and Gewandhaus Leipzig. He actively engages in chamber music collaborations, including with his wife Paola De Piante Vicin in the Feininger Trio Berlin, and has performed solo piano in ballet productions at renowned opera houses.
Since 1996, Oetiker has been a piano professor at the Hochschule für Musik Basel and was appointed to the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich in 2011. He also serves as the artistic director of the International Summer Academy of Ettal.
Advisor｜Ministry of Culture
Presenter｜Taiwan Connection
Co-presenter｜National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts (Weiwuying)
Sponsor｜Chen-Yung Foundation
Designated Hotel｜Howard Plaza Hotel Kaohsiung, TAi Urban Resort
Designated Flight｜EVA AIR
- Sale from 6/16(Fri)12:00
- For more offers, please visit the ticketing website.
- Weiwuying Co-organiser Program
- Duration is 110 minutes with a 20-minute intermission.
- Age guidance 7+
- Latecomers must follow staff instructions for entry and re-entry
