Wen-Sinn Yang

Masterclass Violoncello

Wen-Sinn Yang's passion for the unknown and his relentless curiosity mark him as one of the most versatile cellists of our time. In his uniquely curated and engagingly moderated concerts, he not only revives the works of 19th-century cello virtuosos such as Adrien François Servais and Carl Yulyevich Davidov but also provides his audiences with fresh insights into modern composers like Aribert Reimann and Isang Yun.  

In addition to his acclaim as an international soloist performing under renowned conductors such as Sir Colin Davis, Lorin Maazel, Mariss Jansons, Shiao-Chia Lü, Grzegorz Nowak, Daniel Klajner, Yukata Sado, and Michael Hofstetter, and with orchestras including the Bavarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Symphony, NHK Tokyo, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Russian State Orchestra Moscow, Wen-Sinn Yang is a sought-after chamber music partner. His deeply sensitive, highly virtuosic, and expressive playing, delivered at the highest technical level, consistently opens listeners to new perspectives.  

Yang's expansive repertoire is documented on over 30 recordings, which include cornerstone works for cello by Boccherini, Haydn, Beethoven, Schubert, Tchaikovsky, and Dvořák, as well as compositions by Henri Vieuxtemps, David Popper, Leonid Sabaneev, and Sofia Gubaidulina. Many of these are premiere recordings.  

In collaboration with Bavarian Television, Yang recorded J.S. Bach's six solo cello suites in 2005. This DVD, released by Arthaus, was praised by critics as a definitive interpretation that beautifully balances historical awareness with the capabilities of modern instruments.  

Since 2004, Yang has been a Professor of Cello at the University of Music and Performing Arts Munich and regularly conducts international masterclasses.