Yang and Olivia: Yang Liu violin and Olivia Tsai, piano
The dynamic violin-piano duo Yang and Olivia create unforgettable storytelling events in their programs, which feature Chinese folk and western classical music. Violinist Yang Liu is the first prize winner of the 2021 International Artists Award Competition, China’s 5th National Competition, and prize winner of the 12th International Tchaikovsky Competition in Moscow. Pianist Olivia Tsai is a frequent presenter at music festivals and conferences, promoting music of Chinese and Taiwanese heritage.
Program:
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Violin Sonata in E-minor, K. 304
Dmitri Cervo (b. 1968) Cantiga
Kevin Wilt (b. 1984) Out In The Storm
Chihchun Chi-sun Lee (b. 1970) Gín-Á Koa
Traditional Chinese folk song Celebration of the Bumper Harvest
Henryk Wieniawski Capricio-Waltz
Read program notes here.
