Yang Liu's playing has been praised as "a scorching performance!" by the New York Times and " ... from China, with dazzling talent!" by the Washington Post. 

He has performed as a soloist with world-leading orchestras including the Cincinnati, Atlanta, and St. Louis Symphonies as well as the Danish Royal Odense Philharmonic, to name a few. His award winning album Song of Nostalgia showcases his virtuosity and musicality. His repertoire ranges from baroque to the most contemporary works, and from western classical to eastern traditional. An avid advocate of cultural exchange via classical music, he is a founder of Yang and Olivia Foundation and Memento Virtuosi, a chamber ensemble of diverse ethnicity and instrumentation. 

Born in Qing Dao, China, Yang studied in Central Conservatory with Professor Yaoji Lin in Beijing China and College Conservatory of music in Cincinnati with Professor Kurt Sassmannshaur and Dorothy Delay. Under the extraordinary ability immigration program, Mr. Liu became an American citizen in 2014. 

October 19
Bach, Beethoven and Barber

3pm | Free Admission
Highland Park High School
433 Vine Avenue

J.S. BACH
Suite No. 2 in B minor, BWV 1067 

 SAMUEL BARBER
Concerto for Violin, Op. 14 Yang Liu, Violin

LUDWIG van BEETHOVEN
Symphony No. 1 in C Major, Op. 21

"And then, as if that weren't enough, the…Strings took center stage with their dazzling rendition of Dvorak's Symphony No. 8…Dr. Allan Dennis conducted with a passion that translated into an electrifying performance. The orchestra's precision, dynamic range, and collective artistry showcased the depth of their musical prowess."
–Paul Clements, Highland Park Neighbors 

"Yesterday's concert was magnificent. Congratulations on presenting to our community a concert that lifted our spirits and filled our souls."
–Charlene Podolsky