Raymond Yiu: Symphony
@raymondyiu.bsky.social

Review (pt2): Seattle Symphony premiere of @raymondyiu.bsky.social’s violin concerto

“It’s the first time where I found modern music to be emotionally transporting, the substantive legacy of two cultures swirling together to become one balanced whole.”

@shutterfan.bsky.social, thank you so much for the beautifully insightful and heartfelt review of the concert, and particular of my Concerto. I am honoured to share the story of Ma Sicong and my music with the audience of Seattle like yourself. 🙏

Last night's program was so so good! We heard Bartok, Dvorak, and a new composition from Raymond Yiu. The violinist, Esther Yoo is damn good. She had such precision and control of her instrument.
The audience got wine drunk and noisy, but otherwise a great night!

WOW. just heard Esther Yoo debut Raymond Yiu’s new violin concerto at the Seattle Symphony. incredible!!! really moves in a way you’d never imagine a concerto could move. and what talent!!

Thank you so much for coming along to support us. And thank you for the very kind words! Esther and I are very touched. 🙏🙏🙏

This is possibly the first time I am a ‘featured’ composer in an orchestra’s season. Rather excited to be bringing #ViolinConcerto (and the story of #MaSicong) to USA with #EstherYoo, #AlexanderShelley and #SeattleSymphony in April 2025! #馬思聰