The Ying Quartet occupies a position of unique prominence in the classical music world, combining brilliantly communicative performances with a fearlessly imaginative view of chamber music in today’s world. Now in its third decade, the Quartet has established itself as an ensemble of the highest musical qualifications. Their performances regularly take place in many of the world’s most important concert halls; at the same time, the Quartet’s belief that concert music can also be a meaningful part of everyday life has also drawn the foursome to perform in settings as diverse as the workplace, schools, juvenile prisons, and the White House. In fact, the Ying Quartet’s constant quest to explore the creative possibilities of the string quartet has led it to an unusually diverse array of musical projects and interests.
PROGRAM:
Haydn: Quartet in D major, Op. 50, No. 6
Zhou long: The Old Fisherman
Vivian Fung: Pizzicato for String Quartet
Tan Dun: Selections from Eight Colors
Intermission
Beethoven: Opus 59. No. 2