Upcoming Programme
Siqing Lu Violin Recital
Violinist Siqing Lu, Acclaimed as “the first Oriental Paganini”, has been a dominant figure on the international stage for over four decades. A true evergreen artist, he combines technical virtuosity with expressive depth, bringing audiences both academic rigor and heartfelt artistry.
In his recital programs, Lu Siqing collaborates with distinguished pianists to present a balance of substantial masterworks in the first half and beloved, familiar miniatures in the second half — offering audiences both intellectual richness and immediate charm.
Programme
Brahms Three Violin Sonatas
In this special recital, violinist Siqing Lu presents the complete cycle of Brahms’s three violin sonatas — works that trace the composer’s lyrical depth, intimate poetry, and dramatic intensity. From the radiant “Regenlied” Sonata to the warmth of the A major and the storm-like power of the D minor, the program offers a journey through the full range of Brahms’s mature expression.
Program
- Violin Sonata No. 1 in G major, Op. 78 “Regenlied”
- Violin Sonata No. 2 in A major, Op. 100
- Violin Sonata No. 3 in D minor, Op. 108
Beethoven Violin Sonatas
Renowned violinist Siqing Lu collaborates with distinguished pianists to perform the complete cycle of Beethoven’s violin sonatas. This series offers an authentic journey through all ten masterpieces — from the youthful brilliance of the Op. 12 set to the lyrical “Spring” Sonata and the dramatic “Kreutzer,” culminating in the profound G major Sonata, Op. 96.
Program
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 1 in D major, Op. 12 No. 1
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 2 in A major, Op. 12 No. 2
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 3 in E-flat major, Op. 12 No. 3
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 4 in A minor, Op. 23
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 5 in F major, Op. 24 “Spring”
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 6 in A major, Op. 30 No. 1
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 7 in C minor, Op. 30 No. 2
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 8 in G major, Op. 30 No. 3
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 9 in A major, Op. 47 “Kreutzer”
- Sonata for Violin and Piano No. 10 in G major, Op. 96
Violin Sonatas by French Composers
In this recital, violinist Siqing Lu performs masterworks by three of France’s greatest composers. From Debussy’s impressionistic lyricism to Saint-Saëns’s brilliance and Franck’s impassioned cyclic structure, the program offers a vivid portrait of the French violin sonata tradition.
Program
- Claude Debussy: Violin Sonata in G minor, L. 140
- Camille Saint-Saëns: Violin Sonata No. 1 in D minor, Op. 75
- César Franck: Violin Sonata in A major, FWV 8
Forever Butterfly Lovers
Lu Siqing Violin Recital
Renowned violinist Siqing Lu presents a unique program centered on the timeless Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, performed in its piano reduction version. The concert pairs this iconic Chinese masterpiece with a selection of Western classics in the first half, followed by the complete Butterfly Lovers in the second half — offering audiences a dialogue between East and West through one of the most beloved works in modern Chinese music.
Program
- Western Classics (first half)
- Chen Gang & He Zhanhao: Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto (piano reduction version)