...The [Dvorak] was a well-chosen conclusion, and the ensemble brought the best of their talent and leadership to the fore in their rousing finish to the programme, earning them very enthusiastic applause and lots of smiling faces....
(Bruce Carlsson, Reviewer of Kerikeri concert, 24/3/24)
Dr Songwen Li - Piano

Dr Songwen Li is among the most recognised pianists and sought-after piano teachers in China. Currently he is serving as a full professor and the chairman at the Piano Department of Xinghai Conservatory of Music, Guangzhou.

As both a performer and educator, Dr. Li is frequently engaged in concerts and academic activities both in and outside of China, including performing solo recitals and conducting masterclasses in cities such as Guangzhou, Beijing, Shenzhen, , Shanghai, Hong Kong, Zhongshan, Shunde, Tianjin, Vienna and Eisenstadt and Manchester, working together with world-renowned musicians such as Paul Badura-Skoda, Dmitri Bashkirov, Boris Berman, Peter Donohoe and Leslie Howard.
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Next concerts

Tuesday, September 9 2025, 7:30pm - 9:30pm, St Andrew's in the City, Palmerston North

For this programme we are joined by four wonderful guest artists - Nick Walshe (clarinet), Justin Sun (bassoon), Alexander Hambleton (horn) and Oleksandr Gunchenko (double bass) - to present a programme enlivened by the varied timbres of wind instruments. Beginning with the Mozart String Quartet in B-flat K589 we move on to 'Serenata in vano' for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Cello & Double Bass by Danish composer Carl Nielsen. This characterful work depicts a short and unsuccessful attempt at seduction. We finish with Schubert's mighty and virtuosic Octet, a work filled with jaunty dances, singable melodies and heart-rending moments. Tickets $35 General Admission, $25 Concessions, $10 Students from Eventfinda (transaction fees apply).
Sunday, September 21 2025, 2:30pm - 4:30pm, Waikanae Memorial Hall

For this programme we are joined by four wonderful guest artists - Nick Walshe (clarinet), Justin Sun (bassoon), Alexander Hambleton (horn) and Oleksandr Gunchenko (double bass) - to present a programme enlivened by the varied timbres of wind instruments. Beginning with the Mozart String Quartet in B-flat K589 we move on to 'Serenata in vano' for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn, Cello & Double Bass by Danish composer Carl Nielsen. This characterful work depicts a short and unsuccessful attempt at seduction. We finish with Schubert's mighty and virtuosic Octet, a work filled with jaunty dances, singable melodies and heart-rending moments. Tickets $40 Members, $50 Non Members, $10 Students.