World-Renowned Violinist Cho-Liang Lin to Perform at Fresno State University Violin Festival

Celebrated Virtuoso to Present Chamber Music, Masterclasses, and Tchaikovsky Concerto in Two-Day Appearance

FRESNO, Calif., March 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Internationally acclaimed violinist Cho-Liang Lin will headline the Fresno State University Violin Festival with performances and educational activities on March 21-22, 2025. The two-day engagement will showcase Lin's remarkable versatility through intimate chamber music, masterclasses, and a major orchestral performance.

On Friday, March 21, Lin will perform two masterpieces of the chamber music repertoire: Brahms' String Quintet and Dvořák's String Quintet alongside Fresno State faculty members, including violinist Limor Toren-Immerman and cellist Thomas Loewenheim. The Faculty Chamber Music Concert begins at 7:30 PM in the Fresno State Concert Hall.

Throughout both days (March 21-22), Lin will lead public masterclasses from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM in the Wahlberg Recital Hall and Concert Hall, focusing on advanced string techniques, interpretative approaches, and phrasing in Romantic-era repertoire. These educational sessions continue Fresno State's tradition of offering world-class instruction to emerging musicians.

The festival culminates on Saturday, March 22, with a Gala Concert featuring Lin performing Tchaikovsky's beloved Violin Concerto in D Major, Op. 35 with the Festival String Orchestra under the direction of Thomas Loewenheim. This virtuosic showpiece will highlight Lin's masterful technique and emotional depth.

"This festival exemplifies our dual commitment to artistic innovation and community service," says Thomas Loewenheim, Director of the Fresno State Violin Festival. "By bringing artists of Cho-Liang Lin's caliber into our pedagogical framework, we elevate the technical prowess of our students while enriching Fresno's cultural landscape."

Lin's association with Fresno State dates back to earlier collaborations, including the 2019 Cello│Fresno Festival, where he mentored competition winners and performed alongside faculty. His pedagogical philosophy emphasizing "emotional authenticity over technical perfection" aligns perfectly with Fresno State's mission to cultivate well-rounded musicians.

Event Details:

• March 21, 2025 at 7:30 PM: Faculty Chamber Music Concert featuring Brahms and Dvořák String Quintets
• March 21-22, 2025, 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Public Masterclasses and Workshops
• March 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM: Gala Concert featuring Tchaikovsky's Violin Concerto in D Major
• Location: Concert Hall and Wahlberg Recital Hall, Fresno State University
• Tickets: $20 general admission, discounts for university employees and seniors, free for Fresno State students
• Additional Access: Select events may be livestreamed

The festival will also feature the Young Participants' Ensemble, comprising pre-college and undergraduate musicians who will engage in side-by-side rehearsals with Lin and other faculty, fostering mentorship relationships. Local partnerships with Youth Orchestras of Fresno and Gottschalk Music Center further amplify the festival's reach to underserved schools

About Cho-Liang Lin:

Cho-Liang Lin has been a transformative figure in classical music since his 1980 debut with the New York Philharmonic under Zubin Mehta. Known for his performances on either a 1715 "Titian" Stradivarius or a 2000 Samuel Zygmuntowicz violin, Lin has spearheaded commissioning projects with composers like Christopher Rouse and Esa-Pekka Salonen. He regularly performs with prestigious organizations, including the Philadelphia Chamber Music Society and Orcas Island Chamber Music Festival. Beyond his performance career, he has been a dedicated educator and advocate for new music at institutions including The Juilliard School, Rice University's Shepherd School of Music, and WilliamFed.

About Fresno State University Violin Festival:

The Fresno State University Violin Festival is an annual event that exemplifies the institution's commitment to string education and performance excellence. The festival blends world-class performances, educational masterclasses, and community engagement, continuing Fresno State's tradition of recurring string festivals, which have historically featured collaborations with luminaries such as Lynn Harrell and Peter Wiley. With its focus on accessibility through tiered ticket pricing and free student admission, the festival serves as an important cultural cornerstone for Central California, providing emerging musicians the opportunity to interact with distinguished faculty and guest artists while enriching the region's artistic landscape.

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SOURCE Fresno State University Violin Festival