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Poking Fun at Classical Music, With Wigs, Hula-Hoops and Puns


Published on 2024-12-05 12:41:33 - The New York Times
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  • Some of classical music's biggest names have joined in on the fun. Hilary Hahn joined Chen and Yang to perform Paganini caprices while hula-hooping. Ray Chen played a game in which he and the duo imitated violinists like Jascha Heifetz and Anne-Sophie Mutter.

The article from The New York Times, published on December 5, 2024, discusses the farewell tour of the popular YouTube violin duo, TwoSet Violin, consisting of Brett Yang and Eddy Chen. After years of entertaining millions with their humorous takes on classical music, educational content, and live performances, the duo announced their decision to part ways to pursue individual projects. The farewell tour, titled "The Farewell Tour," spans multiple continents, giving fans a final chance to see them perform together. The article reflects on their journey from humble beginnings to becoming internet sensations, their impact on classical music's accessibility, and the emotional response from their global fanbase. It also touches on their plans post-tour, with Yang focusing on solo performances and teaching, while Chen aims to explore new musical genres and collaborations.

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[ https://www.nytimes.com/2024/12/05/arts/music/twoset-violin-farewell.html ]
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