Sunday 16 February
Xing Wang (piano) and
James Jin (violin)
“This concert replaces the previously advertised concert by Ida Pelliccioli”
PROGRAMME
Mozart: Sonata for Violin and Piano No 21 in E Minor, K304
Kreisler: Liebesleid
Ma – Li: Spring of Xinjiang
Interval
Beethoven: Sonata for Violin and Piano No 5, Op 24 “Spring”
Sha: Pastoral Song
Monti: Csardas
This concert is generously supported by
Charles Fleming Village

Photo L – R: Xing Wang (piano) and James Jin (violin).
The season opens with a violin and piano recital from a pair of very accomplished and sought-after Auckland musicians – violinist James Jin and pianist Xing Wang. James, after many years with the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra, now teaches at the University of Auckland School of Music, is guest Concertmaster of Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, and Artistic or Musical Director of many other organisations. Studies in NZ and United States led to numerous prizes and awards, including one of particular interest to Waikanae Music Society members – a 2015 scholarship from our Charitable Trust.
Xing Wang is one of New Zealand most sought-after pianists, as a concerto soloist with many New Zealand orchestras, as solo recitalist in many countries around the globe. She is a passionate chamber musician, particularly (along with James) with the Auckland Piano Trio which appeared in Waikanae in 2017. Xing has been a prize-winner in many competitions in New Zealand, USA, Italy and China.
The duo’s programme is guaranteed to please – along with two famous classical sonatas there will be recital favourites by Kreisler and Monti and a pair of intriguing Chinese compositions.