In commemoration of its 50th anniversary, the Taipei Symphony programmed a work that it had commissioned in 2002: the Double Concerto for Violin, Cello, and Orchestra, composed by compatriot Gordon Shi-Wen Chin. Conductor Ling, who premiered the concerto when he was San Diego Symphony’s music director, guided the orchestra through a colorful and intensely focused performance. Spirited runs in the orchestra heralded “In Expectation,” which evolved into a whimsical waltz. The musicians dove into “Yearning: A Sweet Torture” with operatic verve. Their runs and riffs propelled the soloists to a peak where violin and cello traded emphatic statements before agreeing on a joyous ending.

Source: Washington Post November 16, 2019 17:48 UTC