Siqing Lu: Strings of Splendor at Harvard

Siqing Lu

Internationally acclaimed violinist Siqing Lu, President of Qingdao Yehudi Menuhin School, made history as the first Eastern musician to win the Gold Medal at Italy's Paganini International Violin Competition.

His exquisite and thrilling performances have graced prestigious venues worldwide, including Vienna's Golden Hall, New York's Lincoln Center, London's Royal Opera House, and Beijing's National Centre for the Performing Arts.

Collaborating with maestros like Lorin Maazel and Valery Gergiev, he has performed with orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and China NCPA Orchestra. Lu founded the "Siqing Lu Futian International String Music Festival" and serves as Artistic Director of NCPA's May Festival.

His landmark recordings—including five versions of The Butterfly Lovers concerto—have sold millions. Honored with the Montblanc Arts Patronage Award and Congressional recognitions, Lu's artistry continues to captivate global audiences.

Don't miss this celebration of cultural harmony through the transcendent voice of the violin.

VIP ticket holders will enjoy a pre-concert meet-and-greet with Siqing Lu, a signed poster, and special on-site surprises.

Both VIP and General Admission seating areas are first-come, first-served within their respective sections. VIP ticket holders will have access to the premium front-row area, while General Admission seating includes both floor and balcony sections.

Collaborative Pianist: Derek Wang

Pianist Derek Wang moves across performance, collaboration, curation, and public engagement with the “enviable idiomatic rigor” of a connoisseur (The Wall Street Journal) and the relish of “a musical gourmand” (Le Devoir).

Derek first came to international attention with his interpretations of Liszt, receiving awards at the 12th International Liszt Competition (Liszt Utrecht) in 2022 (Second Prize) and at the inaugural New York Liszt Competition in 2021 (First Prize).

Concert Program

1, Sonatina in G Major for Violin and Piano, Op. 100 | Antonin Dvořák

I. Allegro risoluto

II. Larghetto

III. Scherzo: Molto vivace

IV. Finale: Allegro

2, Sonata in A major for Violin and Piano, M.8 | Cesar Franck

I. Allegretto ben moderato

II. Allegro

III. Recitativo-Fantasia: Ben moderato

IV. Allegretto poco mosso

---Intermission---

3, The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto (excerpt) | He Zhanhao, Chen Gang

4, Sunshine on Tashkurgan | Chen Gang

5, Sonata in A Major | Niccolo Paganini

6, Salut d’Amour | Edward Elgar

7, Polonaise Brillante No. 2 in A Major, Op. 21 | Henryk Wieniawski