The Easter Concert: Haydn – The Seven Last Words of Christ
The Easter Concert: Haydn – The Seven Last Words of Christ
BY R2 International and Friends
At Neilson Hays Library
Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 19:30
Ticket: 1,250THB for general public, 1,150THB for Library Members
R2 INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES
MEET THE MUSICIANS!!
YOON JUNG YANG – VIOLIN
R2 International Concert Series will host South Korean violinist Yoon Jung Yang who is an acclaimed soloist, chamber musician, and educator, known for her expressive depth and technical brilliance. She has performed worldwide, appearing at prestigious venues and festivals across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Yoon Jung Yang studied at the Korea National University of Arts before continuing her training at the Hochschule für Musik und Theater in Munich, where she refined her artistry under renowned mentors. She has won top prizes at multiple international competitions including the Queen Elizabeth International Violin Competition, Brussels and has performed as a soloist with orchestras across the world.
An avid chamber musician, she has collaborated with leading artists and participated in festivals like the Verbier Festival and Kronberg Academy masterclasses. Equally passionate about contemporary music, she has premiered works by living composers and enjoys exploring diverse musical styles.
Alongside her performing career, Yoon Jung Yang is a dedicated teacher, mentoring young violinists through masterclasses and academic positions as Professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen. Whether delivering a fiery concerto or an intimate sonata, her playing is praised for its warmth, depth, and ability to captivate audiences worldwide.
R2’s International Concert Series continues at the Neilson Hays Library with a composition by Joseph Haydn for Easter. R2 members Rhys Watkins and Rowena Calvert will be joined by Yoon Jung Yang, a professor at the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Aibek Ashirmatov, principal violist of the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra.
The Seven Last Words of Christ was composed by Joseph Haydn as an orchestral work for the 1787 Good Friday service in Cádiz, Spain. It was commissioned by the Brotherhood of Santa Cueva in Cádiz, where it was customary to produce an oratorio every year during the lenten season. The seven main meditative sections of the orchestral work are based on seven expressions attributed to Jesus during his crucifixion. Labelled as sonatas, they are all slow movements framed by a slow introduction and a fast “Earthquake” conclusion, for a total of nine movements. Haydn’s publisher asked him to produce a shorted version for string quartet, Haydn’s Opus 51, which will be performed by R2 and Friends.
Musicians:
Rhys Watkins – Violin
Yoon Jung Yang – Violin
Aibek Ashirmatov – Viola
Rowena Calvert – Cello
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