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.
Program:
Joseph Haydn (1732-1809)
String Quartet in D Major, Hob III:49, Op. 50, No 6 "The Frog"
-Allegro
-Poco Adagio
-Menuetto: Allegretto
-Finale: Allegro con spirito
Zhou Long (b.1953)
Song of the Ch’in
-Old Fisherman
Vivian Fung (b. 1975)
Pizzicato
Tan Dun (b. 1957)
Selections from Eight Colors
-Drum and Gong
-Cloudiness
-Red Sona
Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)
String Quartet No.8 in E minor, Op. 59 No. 2
-Allegro
-Molto adagiio
-Allegretto
-Finale. Presto