Known worldwide for its passionate musicality, impressive technique
and expansive repertoire, the Shanghai Quartet melds traditional
Chinese folk music, masterpieces of Western musical literature and
cutting-edge contemporary works. This renowned quartet continues
its tradition of expanding the musical palette of its audiences by
introducing Yiwen Lu, acclaimed young master of the erhu, a
two-stringed instrument whose versatile, expressive tone is an essential
element of Chinese folk music and culture. Lu's virtuosity allows her
to blend techniques and styles — modern and traditional, Eastern
and Western — defying expectations for this "simple" instrument.
"WONDERFULLY FEROCIOUS AND ILLUMINATING."
—THE NEW YORK TIMES
"CHARISMATIC, SENSITIVE MUSICIANSHIP [...]
INTELLIGENT AND NUANCED."
—NEW YORK CLASSICAL REVIEW
Y I W E N L U
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