On May 7, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao graced China's capital city, Beijing, as part of its 2023 National Tour. Under the esteemed leadership of President Lu Siqing, our dedicated faculty and talented students joined forces, delivering an enchanting performance that married passion with professionalism at the Fornia Theater in Beijing.

In the Intersection of Classic and Beauty, Souls are Cleansed

Reveling in the timeless appeal of classic works, the concert presented an evocative exploration of musical heritage. Our distinguished faculty, including cello instructor Mo Mo and Associate Professor of Violin Tymur Melnyk, expertly performed a selection of diverse, stylistically unique compositions from renowned composers such as Liszt, Cassado, Beethoven, and Paganini. Meanwhile, our exceptional students, specializing in keyboard, string, and wind instruments, offered the audience a stunning repertoire featuring the works of Mozart, Brahms, Komarovsky, Shostakovich, and Albeniz. Tied together by the universal language of music, our teachers and students breathed new life into these captivating compositions, masterfully illustrating the profound depths of the composers' inspirations, and thus creating a night of enchanting musical experience for our audience.

W. A. Mozart: Violin Concerto No. 4 in D Major, K. 218

I. Allegro

Performed by： Li Hao

Instructed by： Wang Boyang

Piano accompaniment： Wang Ziyue

Beethoven: Piano Sonata No. 23 in F Minor "Appassionata",

 Op. 57, 3rd Movement

Performed by：Hu Xuesha

Anatoli Komarovsky: Violin Concerto No. 2 in A Major,

I. Allegro Giocoso

Performed by：Wang Xize

Instructed by：He Shucong

Piano accompaniment： Xie Tianjian

Brahms: Cello Sonata No. 2 in F Major, Op. 99, 1st Movement

Performed by：Kuang Yihao

Instructed by：Yu Mingqing

Piano accompaniment： Wang Ziyue

Niccolo Paganini: La Campanella

Performed by：Zhang Ziti

Piano accompaniment： Wang Ziyue

Brilliant Fantasia

Performed by：Liu Yinglu

Instructed by：Dai Zhonghui

Piano accompaniment： Wang Ziyue

Liszt: Hungarian Rhapsody No. 11, S. 244

Performed by：Hu Xuesha

Cassado: Suite for Solo Cello

I: Prelude-Fantasia

III: Intermezzo e Danza Finale

Performed by：Mo Mo

Zhang Zhao: Chinese Dream

Performed by：Lei Junzilin

Instructed by：Xu Fei

Saint-Saens: Introduction and Rondo Capriccioso

Performed by：Hou Chengyi

Instructed by：Tymur Melnyk

Piano accompaniment：Wang Ruihan

Liszt: Hungarian Dance No. 2 (arranged for violin and piano)

Performed by：Tymur Melnyk, Patrick Lechner

Professionally Trained, Traditionally Inspired, Distinctively Displayed

Maestro Menuhin's vision, one that prizes abundant performance opportunities for students - especially those in collaboration with teachers - serves as the cornerstone of our educational philosophy. To better perpetuate this ethos and showcase the transformative power of our pedagogy, The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao embarked on a three-month National Tour Concert series earlier this year, starting in February and including stops in Hefei, Ningbo, and other cities. These meticulously crafted performances are a testament to our commitment to musical excellence and the dynamic spirit of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao, inspiring young music enthusiasts in every city and sharing the transformative power of music with a wider audience. 

Looking ahead, the school’s faculty and students will continue to make their mark on the national stage, expanding their reach to more cities, challenging their boundaries, preserving the musical heritage, and proudly displaying the vibrant dynamism of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao!