Gershwin, Ravel, and Paganini: The Art of Virtuosity with Kevin Zhu
After last year’s stunning performance, where Kevin Zhu captivated the audience with his extraordinary virtuosity and earned multiple standing ovations, we are thrilled to welcome him back for another unforgettable evening. This time, Kevin will be joined by pianist David Fung, who will accompany him in performing two captivating sonatas. The first half of the program features Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess Suite, arranged by Heifetz, and Ravel’s Sonata for Violin and Piano. Both works are infused with a vibrant jazz influence, blending classical sophistication with bold, rhythmic energy, promising an electrifying experience for all.
The second half offers a truly unique experience: an interactive “auction” of Paganini’s Caprices, where the audience will have the chance to choose which pieces Kevin will perform. With his unparalleled technical mastery, Kevin will effortlessly navigate the most challenging of Paganini’s works, making for an engaging and dynamic performance that allows the audience to shape the program. It’s a rare and exciting opportunity to see a violinist of this caliber in action.
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“Good morning!! Almost a full day now after Kevin’s stunning performance and I’m still experiencing sensations of awe and gratitude over crossing paths with this sensationally talented yet humble young man. After enjoying many, many performances by diverse artists at Lincoln Center in NYC and other classical music venues around the world, in my experience, nothing (I mean NOTHING) comes close to Kevin’s exhilarating performance yesterday. I will never forget it as long as I live! What a privilege it was!
Many thanks to all of the volunteers and organizers for making it happen. Just WOW!” – 2024 attendee
“His razor-edged reflexes served the quicksilver Scherzo and klezmer-influenced closing Burlesque to a tee, but it was the sheer gravitas displayed in the dead-serious Passacaglia and cadenza that stood out.
As if to emphasise, Zhu’s encore of the slow movement from J.S. Bach’s Sonata No. 2 showed he was no mere showy virtuoso, but a serious and thinking musician as well.” – The Straights Times
“The third movement Passacaglia was where Zhu came into his own, OMM and Chan setting an appropriately hostile, desolate soundscape with their introduction. Zhu took the lead here, soaring to heights of anguish and getting to the heart of the music’s plaintive tragedy and desperation.”
– The Flying Inkpot
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