
Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Series: Li Hong Gang
17 October 2023 • 4:00pm
Recital Studio
PROGRAMME
WALTON
Viola Concerto
III. Allegro moderato
CAITLIN CHIN KAI LI (B.Mus1), viola
LIU JIA, piano
BARTÓK
Viola Concerto, Op. 120, BB 128
I. Moderato
LIU LE (B.Mus4), viola
LIU JIA, piano
HINDEMITH
Viola Sonata, Op. 25 No. 1
PAO YU-LIN (B.Mus2), viola
LIU JIA, piano
ABOUT THIS EVENT
Honggang Li is a founding member of the Shanghai Quartet, which is now in its 38th season and has performed nearly 3,000 concerts in 35 countries and recorded over 30 albums. He co-founded the Shanghai Quartet with his brother while studying at the Shanghai Conservatory. The ensemble soon became the first Chinese quartet to win a major international chamber music competition (the London International). Mr. Li started his teaching career at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music in 1984. He is currently an Artist-in-Residence and faculty member at the Montclair State University. He also is a resident faculty member at the recently opened Tianjin Juilliard School and viola professor at the Bard Conservatory.
This event is supported by the Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund.
TICKETING INFORMATION
Free Admission
Out of respect for other concertgoers, no children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission.
* All event information is correct at time of print.
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