Violist Li Sheng conducts a masterclass, working with YST students to refine their musical performance. The session is open to the public to attend and observe, offering the opportunity to experience the professional expertise of veteran artists as well as the learning process of young musicians up close.
Li Sheng currently serves as viola professor and the head of the joint department of Strings, Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. He previously held positions as a visiting viola professor at the Royal College of Music (2019-2021) and an artist-in-residence at the Curtis Institute of Music (2019).
In recent years, his students have won top prizes in the international competitions, including first places in Lionel Tertis International Viola Competition in 2013, New York Young Concert Artists (YCA) in 2014, Washington International String Music Competition in 2015, and the Muravev International String Music Competition in Russia in 2016.
Sheng has received several teaching awards including Shanghai May Day Labor Medal, Shanghai Gardener Award, He Luting Foundation Award (Special Prize), Shanghai Literature and Art Outstanding Teacher Award, First Prize of the Principal Award at the Affiliated Middle School of Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and the Tang Junyuan Outstanding Teacher Special Award in Shanghai.
Supported by the Kris Foundation Viola Masterclass Fund.
PROGRAMME
BACH
Suite No.5
I. Prelude
LIU XUAN YU (BMus1), viola
WALTON
Viola Concerto
I. Andante comodo
YU YANG (BMus4), viola
LIU JIA, piano
BARTOK
Concerto
I. Moderato
KUNG YU NING (BMu2), viola
LIU JIA, viola
TICKETING INFORMATION
Admission is free and on a first-come, first-served basis. For everyoneâs safety, admission will close once the venue reaches full capacity.
Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
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ACCESSIBILITY
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg