Last Friday in Beijing, the capital of the Chinese mainland, world-renowned violinist Lu Siqing unveiled his upcoming six-country European tour with the MAJOR Ensemble, titled The New Four Seasons. Slated for February 1–11, 2026, this tour promises a cross-cultural musical journey celebrating the seasons 🌸☀️🍂❄️.
The program will feature the European premiere of The Four Seasons of China, a new piece commissioned from Chinese composer Wen Ziyang, paired with Hungarian composer Stefan Peter's piano Sonata of the Four Seasons, performed by pianist Kovács Gergely 🎹.
Audiences across Budapest, Sofia, Turin, Salzburg, Munich, and Barcelona will get to experience this unique dialogue between Eastern melodies and Western classics 🌍🎻.
Our reporter Yang Yan sat down with Lu Siqing for an exclusive interview to explore his inspiration and vision for merging cultural sounds. Stay tuned for insights into how he bridges continents through music!
Mark your calendars and get ready for a musical adventure that connects hearts across Europe and beyond 💫.
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