Stradivari Quartet China Tour Series
Tour
Artist Introduction
The Stradivari Quartet — the only quartet in the world to perform on four Stradivari instruments — was founded in 2007 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Led by Chinese violinist Xiaoming Wang, the ensemble enjoys an active international presence, performing at major venues and festivals worldwide.
With deep musicality and artistry, the quartet creates a unique dialogue between composers, performers, and rare historic instruments, bringing to life timeless stories through string music.
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Stradivari Quartet 2018 China Tour
Complete Schubert Chamber Music Series
Overview
In November 2018, Stradivari Quartet, presented by Major Music, returned to China with an ambitious Complete Schubert chamber series, highlighted by the world premiere of Schubert’s “Unfinished” String Quartet, D.103. Spanning six cities and seven concerts over 13 days, the tour also featured educational activities including master classes and instrument showcases.
Program Components
Complete Schubert Chamber Music Series
World Premiere: “Unfinished” String Quartet, D.103
Stradivari Quartet Master Classes
Rare Instruments Showcase
Concert Performances
2018.11.06 — Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts
2018.11.08 — Changsha Concert Hall
2018.11.10 — Chongqing Grand Theatre
2018.11.12 — Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts
2018.11.14 — Shengjing Grand Theatre, Shenyang
2018.11.16 — Qingdao Grand Theatre
2018.11.18 — Shanghai Poly Grand Theatre
Repertoire Highlights
Schubert: “Unfinished” String Quartet, D.103 (World Premiere)
Schubert: String Quartet “Rosamunde”
Schubert: Octet in F major, D.803
Schubert: String Quartet No.14 in D minor “Death and the Maiden”
Schubert: G major String Quartet, D.887
Schubert: “Rosamunde” Overture (Special arrangement premiere)
Stradivari Quartet 10th Anniversary Global Tour
China Leg (Beethoven Tribute Series) 2017
Overview
From October to December 2017, Stradivari Quartet celebrated its 10th anniversary with a commemorative Beethoven Cycle China Tour presented by Major Music. As the world’s only quartet performing on four rare Stradivari instruments, the ensemble honored Beethoven’s 190th anniversary through complete string quartet works, marking a decade of distinguished artistry. The tour also featured master classes and rare instrument showcases.
Program Components
“Beethoven Tribute” Complete String Quartet Series
Stradivari Quartet Master Classes
Rare Instruments Showcase
Meet the Artists
Concert Performances
2017.10.28 — Chongqing Grand Theatre
2017.10.30 — Chengdu City Concert Hall
2017.11.01 — Changsha Concert Hall
2017.11.03 — Qingdao Grand Theatre
2017.11.05 — Shengjing Grand Theatre, Shenyang
2017.11.07 — Beijing National Centre for the Performing Arts
2017.11.10 — Shanghai Oriental Art Center
Repertoire Highlights
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 4 in C minor, Op.18 Mo.4
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 11 in F minor, Op.95 “Serioso”
Beethoven: String Quartet No. 15 in A minor, Op.132
Stradivari Quartet China Tour Series
The Stradivari Quartet — the only quartet in the world to perform on four Stradivari instruments — was founded in 2007 and is based in Zurich, Switzerland. Led by Chinese violinist Xiaoming Wang, the ensemble enjoys an active international presence, performing at major venues and festivals worldwide.
With deep musicality and artistry, the quartet creates a unique dialogue between composers, performers, and rare historic instruments, bringing to life timeless stories through string music.