As the year draws to a close, the sound of strings brings warmth and a fresh start. On the evening of December 19, the Cello Teaching and Research Office of The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao will present a special New Year concert featuring both teachers and students. Under the leadership of Professor Yu Mingqing, Director of the Cello Teaching and Research Office, the performers will present a range of classic works through solo, ensemble, and orchestral performances, showcasing the profound charm of the cello and the rich achievements of systematic music education.  

Time: December 19, 2025, 19:00  

Location: The Yehudi Menuhin School Qingdao · Menuhin Hall  

Theme: A New Year Poem on the Strings—Cello Teaching and Research Office Faculty-Student New Year Concert  

A Showcase of Teaching Excellence by World-Class Faculty  

The Cello Teaching and Research Office brings together performers and educators from the world’s top music institutions. With deep stage experience and systematic pedagogical expertise, they integrate internationally advanced concepts into daily teaching. This concert is a professional reflection of the outstanding faculty team and the scientific training system at work.  

A Journey of Growth—From Foundation to Mastery  

The performing students span from elementary through high school levels. The program is thoughtfully designed, ranging from the classic melody of Saint-Saëns' "The Swan" and the classical elegance of Boccherini’s sonatas to profound excerpts from concertos by Brahms, Elgar, and others. Audiences will be able to witness the progress of students at different learning stages and feel how performing techniques and musical expression steadily develop through systematic training.  

Professional Strength Reflected in Outstanding Academic Advancement  

Students from the Cello Teaching and Research Office have consistently achieved excellent results in prestigious competitions such as the Chinese Music Golden Bell Awards and other international contests. Graduates have successfully advanced to further studies at world-renowned music institutions, including the Royal College of Music (RCM) in the UK and the Royal Danish Academy of Music. This concert is not only an artistic presentation but also an audible and tangible demonstration of professional excellence and educational outcomes.  

We look forward to sharing this evening of winter strings with you, embracing the new year through the language of music!