Lun Li, Violin
Take a musical adventure through France and Russia as we immerse in a soundscape of Romanticism. Opening with French composer Hector Berlioz’s overture to his comic opera BĂ©atrice et BĂ©nĂ©dict, and moving to Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto, a monument of such stature that every aspiring violinist studies it, but to perform it take not only great skill but a level of endurance one can only ascribe to a marathon runner. Featuring rising star violinist Lun Li, who’s appearance is made possible through a collaboration with Young Concert Artists, Inc., The Symphony by CĂ©sar Franck is not often performed, but is well worth a listen. Lush romanticism rolls throughout this symphonic work, and is the only mature symphony written by this prolific composer.
Program
- Hector Berlioz | Béatrice et Bénédict Overture
- Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky | Violin Concerto in D major, Op. 35
- César Franck | Symphony in D minor
About the Guest Artist:
Lun Li is a violinist committed to creating thought-provoking, boundary-pushing concert experiences for contemporary audiences around the world. A native of Shanghai, China, violinist Lun Li won First Prize in the 2021 Young Concert Artists Susan Wadsworth International Auditions, The Paul A. Fish Memorial Prize, the Buffalo Chamber Music Society Prize, and was named John French Violin Chair at YCA. Additionally, he is also the recent joint winner of First Prize at the Lillian and Maurice Barbash J.S. Bach Competition.
During the 23-24 season Lun will appear in recital and chamber music performances with The Morgan Library & Museum (NYC), Collomore Concert Series (CT), Caramoor Center for Music, Chamber Music Chicago, and the Arts, Gotham Early Music Scene (NYC), Brookings Chamber Music Society (SD), and will also participate in the inaugural chamber music ensemble of YCA on Tour visiting 11 cities throughout North America. He will appear as concerto soloist with the Brevard Philharmonic, Aiken Symphony, and the University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra. As part of Young Concert Artists’ special season finale performance, Lun will also make an appearance at Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall in May 2024.
Lun holds degrees from Curtis Institute of Music (BM’20) and The Juilliard School (MM’22). His mentors include Ida Kavafian, Catherine Cho, and Joseph Lin. He is currently pursuing an Artistic Diploma at The Juilliard School where he serves as teaching assistant to Catherine Cho.
Lun plays on the Stradivarius “Samazeuilh” 1735 violin, on generous loan from the Nippon Music Foundation.
Tickets
- Subscriptions to the full season are available, with new subscribers saving 40%
- Single tickets go on sale August 14, 2024