Celebrate America’s 250th anniversary with an extraordinary evening of music at one of Boston’s most historic landmarks.
On October 4, 2026, internationally acclaimed violinist Siqing Lu joins pianist Derek Wang at Faneuil Hall for East Meets West: From Mozart and Beethoven to The Butterfly Lovers, a special recital bringing together masterpieces of Western classical music and one of China’s most beloved musical works.
The program begins with Mozart’s elegant Violin Sonata No. 10 in B-flat Major, K. 378, followed by Beethoven’s dramatic Violin Sonata No. 7 in C Minor, Op. 30, No. 2. The second half features a complete performance of The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, the celebrated Chinese work inspired by the legendary story of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai.
Siqing Lu is the first Asian violinist to win First Prize at Italy’s prestigious Paganini International Violin Competition. He has performed in more than 40 countries and at renowned venues including Lincoln Center, Vienna’s Musikverein, London’s Royal Opera House, and the National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.
Presented at Faneuil Hall—Boston’s historic “Cradle of Liberty”—the concert marks America’s 250th anniversary through a musical dialogue across cultures, generations, and traditions.
Date: Sunday, October 4, 2026 Time: 3:00 PM Venue: Faneuil Hall, 1 Faneuil Hall Square, Boston, MA 02109 Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including intermission
VIP ticket holders will receive priority admission and preferred seating, followed by an exclusive post-concert meet-and-greet with Siqing Lu and the guest artists.
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