Profound reflections from musical masters,
etched with delicate brilliance and emotional depth.
A stellar ensemble of soloists breathes new life into timeless classics,
guiding audiences through sweeping eras of history and culture woven into the staff lines.
They uncover the hidden joys and sorrows buried deep within the souls of great composers,
and through moving interpretations, pay tribute to the enduring legacy of artistic genius.
TSO Musicians: Ting-Hsuan Hu , Lo-Yao Kao
TSO Resident Artist and Silver Medalist of the Rubinstein International Piano Competition: Steven Lin
Gold Medalist of the Indianapolis and Montreal International Violin Competitions: Violinist Jinjoo Cho
Victoires de la Musique Classique Winner: Violist Adrien La Marca
Prizewinner of the Rostropovich and Tchaikovsky Competitions: Cellist Edgar Moreau
Fischoff Chamber Music Competition First Prize & IBLA Violin Competition Winner: Violinist Boris Borgolotto
TSO proudly presents resident artist Steven Lin alongside six internationally acclaimed musicians in an extraordinary performance of chamber music gems by Russian masters. Through the interplay of bows and keys, they trace the deep roots of musical inspiration and the artistic visions of their creators.
Composed in 1932, Prokofiev’s Sonata for Two Violins in C major draws from the Baroque church sonata form, weaving in Eastern European folk motifs before returning to a neoclassical clarity. Its radiant bow strokes and brilliant textures evoke a sharp, glowing light.
Rachmaninoff began his String Quartet in G minor in 1889 at the age of 17. This youthful work already reveals a mature voice, shaped by lyrical nostalgia and the influence of Tchaikovsky, full of tenderness and elegant craftsmanship.
Composed in 1882, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Trio is a deeply personal and emotionally charged masterpiece. With only three instruments, the composer creates a lush, painterly soundscape, full of vivid textures and expressive power, transforming fleeting ideas into melodic vines rich in color and sentiment.
We invite you to step into the concert hall, escape the summer heat, and experience the intimacy of chamber music — a dialogue with the classics, a conversation with the masters.