2026臺灣國際大提琴藝術節    開啟「東西交響」的新樂章

第三屆臺灣國際大提琴藝術節（Taiwan International Cello Festival, TWICF）今年十月初將在臺北、臺中、雲林及高雄盛大登場，開啟「東西交響」的新樂章！藝術節演出陣容令人驚豔，包括伊莉莎白大賽首位大提琴桂冠，在演奏與指揮皆有超凡表現的法國大提琴家朱利安．拉斐爾（Victor Julien-Laferrière）、2022伊莉莎白大賽第二名，備受推崇的中國大提琴家陳亦柏（ Yibai Chen）、贏得2024慕尼黑ARD國際音樂大賽第二名後聲名大噪的波蘭大提琴新星克日什托夫．米哈爾斯基（Krzysztof Michalski）、2024安奈斯可國際大賽首獎與卡薩爾斯國際獎雙料得主日本新生代大提琴家北村陽（Yo Kitamura）來臺．與旅瑞大提琴家簡碧青、臺灣傑出大提琴家陳南呈、黃盈媛及傑出新秀陳亮瑜、旅臺法國大提琴家法蘭克．伯納德（Franck Bernède）齊聚一堂，並邀來鋼琴家盧易之、指揮張尹芳及臺北市立國樂團、指揮曾維庸及灣聲樂團、資深廣播人李蝶菲攜手合作系列音樂會，從西樂到結合國樂團，一覽東西文化交織出的音樂新世界。此外，音樂創作人雷光夏與TWICF聯合藝術總監暨作曲家法比安．穆勒（Fabian Müller）、民族音樂學者法蘭克．伯納德將分別舉行主題工作坊。從音樂會、大師班、工作坊及可攜琴同樂的「共鳴時刻」精采紛呈，體驗大提琴「東西交響」的獨特魅力。

 

北中南系列音樂會     呈獻數百年東西文化交融的大提琴瑰寶

每年都帶給樂迷創新聽覺體驗的TWICF系列巡演，今年將在國家兩廳院、臺中國家歌劇院及衛武營、雲林三秀園共演出六場系列音樂會，以別開生面的四套曲目大膽呈現東西方文化的交融與創新。在開幕音樂會，來自法國、中國大陸、日本和波蘭的頂尖大提琴家將與指揮張尹芳帶領的臺北市立國樂團合作多首精彩協奏曲，同時世界首演瑞士作曲家法比安．穆勒為國樂團譜寫的新作《玉山》，開啟本屆藝術節「東西交響」的序章。而臺北的第二場音樂會，四位國際頂尖大提琴家將與臺灣鋼琴家攜手，輪番演繹自19世紀以來，受東西文化激發靈感而創作的大提琴精品，展現東西交匯創造的獨特聲響與奇妙共鳴。

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此外，臺北壓軸登場的音樂會則是絢麗的「世界首演」盛宴，國內外頂尖大提琴家們將合組一個大型的大提琴合奏團，不僅將世界首演李元貞為本屆藝術節而寫的新作、潘皇龍為紀念臺南建城400年創作的迷人大提琴四重奏，從浪漫樂派晚期到當代精品，多首見證東西文化交融的時代之聲，也將在駐節作曲家法比安．穆勒的量身改編下以大提琴重奏的面貌重現。

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而為了回應廣大樂迷的期待，本屆藝術節特別精選臺北兩場音樂會菁華，在臺中、高雄各演出一場精彩絕倫的「東西交響《寶藏篇》」，從獨奏、與鋼琴二重奏、六重奏到八重奏，以目不暇給的名作精品，呈獻東西文化交融的大提琴瑰寶。最後一場則將重返雲林三秀園，大提琴家簡碧青將攜手曾維庸指揮的灣聲樂團，演出作曲家法比安．穆勒、李哲藝汲取臺灣傳統音樂中深受喜愛的主題為靈感所創作的作品，為本屆藝術節系列音樂會畫下美麗的句點。
 

TWICF藝術節年輕國際大師雲集    推動臺灣新世代大提琴家的養成

TWICF不斷提升進化，期許成為臺灣最重要大提琴交流平台，本屆藝術節集結成就斐然的年輕國際大師、炙手可熱的新星及重要大賽得主，除了演出，也將在臺北、高雄舉行多場大師班，為臺灣新世代大提琴家的養成助力，而入選者不僅可獲大師親自指導，還有機會獲得藝術節提供的獎助學金。

 

兩場主題工作坊   從「流動的邊界」到聆聽「文化交響的旋律」

本屆TWICF的兩場工作坊，首場特別邀請集跨領域藝術家、音樂人與詩人於一身的雷光夏與藝術節聯合藝術總監法比安．穆勒以「流動的邊界」進行深度對話，探尋不同文化相互吸引的脈絡、感受文化共鳴激發的音樂創作動能，以及跨文化交融迸發的種種可能。另一場則邀請旅臺法籍大提琴家和民族音樂學者法蘭克．伯納德，帶領與會者回到遙遠的東方，從亞洲沙漠到歐洲音樂廳，在數百年的跨文化旅程中，聆聽「文化交響的旋律」。

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「共鳴時刻」邀愛好者攜琴同樂   與TWICF音樂家合組一日限定大提琴樂團  

為了讓大提琴初學者、愛好者有機會圓夢，與國際大師一起共鳴同樂，TWICF將在臺北、高雄各舉行一場「共鳴時刻」，精選法國、中國大陸、波蘭、日本、瑞士、臺灣共六首膾炙人口的民謠歌曲進行改編，參與者將有機會與TWICF音樂家，以及瑞士作曲家、大提琴家暨聯合藝術總監法比安．穆勒（同時擔綱本次民謠作品改編）等帶領下一起演奏同樂，創造獨特的共鳴感動與美好回憶。

 

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 Taiwan International Cello Festival 2026 Opens a New Chapter of "East–West Confluence"

The 3rd Taiwan International Cello Festival (TWICF) will grandly take place this October across Taipei, Taichung, Yunlin, and Kaohsiung, opening a new chapter of "East–West Confluence"!

This year's festival features a spectacular lineup of internationally acclaimed artists, including:

• Cellist and conductor Victor Julien-Lafferrière, the first french cellist to win the Queen Elisabeth Competition 2017 and celebrated for his exceptional achievements as both performer and conductor;

• Esteemed Chinese cellist Yibai Chen winner of the Second Prize of Queen Elisabeth Competition 2022;

• Rising Polish cello star Krzysztof Michalski, who gained international attention after winning Second Prize at the 2024 ARD International Music Competition;

• Japanese young virtuoso Yo Kitamura, winner of both the 2024 George Enescu International Competition and the Pablo Casals International Award.

 

They will join distinguished cellists including in Switzerland based Swiss-Taiwanese cellist Pi-Chin Chien, Taiwanese outstanding cellists Nan-Cheng Chen, Ying-Yuan Huang, rising artist Liang-Yu Chen and French-Taiwan-based cellist Franck Bernède.

The festival also welcomes collaborations with pianist Yi-Chih Lu, conductor Yin-Fang Chang and the Taipei Chinese Orchestra, conductor Wei-Yung Tseng and the OneSong Orchestra, as well as veteran broadcaster Tieh-Fei Li, presenting a concert series that spans from Western classical music to works integrating traditional Chinese orchestra, revealing a vibrant new musical world born from the mutual inspiration of Eastern and Western cultures.

In addition, singer-songwriter Summer Lei and TWICF Co-Artistic Director and composer Fabian Müller as well as cellist and music ethnomusicologist Franck Bernède will each lead special thematic workshops.

From concerts and masterclasses to workshops and the interactive "Moments of Resonance," audiences will experience the unique charm of the cello through the spirit of "East–West Confluence."
 

Concert Series Across Northern, Central, and Southern Taiwan – A Celebration of Centuries of East–West Cultural Fusion Through the Cello

Renowned for bringing innovative listening experiences to audiences every year, the TWICF concert tour will present six concerts this year at the National Theater and Concert Hall in Taipei, the National Taichung Theater, Weiwuying National Kaohsiung Center for the Arts, and Yunlin's Samsiu Garden.

Through four thoughtfully curated programs, the festival boldly explores the fusion and innovation born from Eastern and Western cultural encounters.

At the Opening Concert, leading cellists from France, China, Japan, and Poland will collaborate with conductor Yin-fang Chang and the Taipei Chinese Orchestra in a series of exciting concertos. The evening will also feature the world premiere of the new work Yushan for Chinese orchestra by Swiss composer Fabian Müller, launching this year's "East–West Confluence" theme.

The second Taipei concert brings together four internationally renowned cellists to perform cello-piano masterpieces inspired by East–West cultural exchange since the 19th century, revealing the distinctive sounds and resonances created through cultural dialogue.

Among others the Taipei finale will be a dazzling celebration of world premieres. Top cellists from Taiwan and abroad will form a large cello ensemble to present:

 

• the world premiere of a new work written for the festival by composer Yuan-Chen Li,

• Hwang-Long Pan's fascinating cello quartet written for the 400 years jubilee of the founding of Tainan.

• and a collection of works spanning from late Romanticism to contemporary repertoire that reflect the evolution of East–West cultural interaction, all newly arranged for cello ensemble by composer-in-residence Fabian Müller.

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To respond to enthusiastic audience demand, highlights from the two Taipei programs will also tour to Taichung and Kaohsiung in the special program "East–West Confluence: Treasures Edition." Featuring solo, duo, sextet, and octet performances, these concerts will present a dazzling collection of cello masterworks inspired by intercultural exchange.

The festival's final concert returns to Yunlin Samsiu Garden, where cellist Pi-Chin Chien and conductor Wei-Yung Tseng with the OneSong Orchestra will perform works by Fabian Müller and Che-Yi Lee inspired by beloved themes from Taiwanese traditional music, bringing the festival to a beautiful conclusion.

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TWICF Gathers Young World-Class Masters – Nurturing Taiwan's Next Generation of Cellists
TWICF continues to grow as Taiwan's leading platform for cello exchange and education. This year's festival gathers internationally celebrated young masters, rising stars, and major competition winners who will not only perform but also lead masterclasses in Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Selected participants will receive personal instruction from these distinguished artists and may also be awarded festival scholarships.
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Two Special Workshops – From "Fluid Boundaries" to Listening to the "Melodies of Cultural Symphony"

This year's TWICF workshops explore intercultural dialogue through music and art.
The first workshop features multidisciplinary artist, musician, and poet Summer Lei in conversation with Co-Artistic Director Fabian Müller under the theme "Fluid Boundaries." Together they will explore the attraction between cultures, the creative energy sparked by cultural resonance, and the possibilities born from cross-cultural exchange.

The second workshop invites French cellist and ethnomusicologist Franck Bernède to guide participants on a journey "back to the East," traveling from Asian deserts to European concert halls while listening to the "melodies of cultural symphony" across centuries of intercultural history.

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"Moments of Resonance" – Amateur Cellists Invited to Join a One-Day Festival Cello Orchestra

To give beginner and amateur cellists the opportunity to perform alongside international masters, TWICF will host one "Moments of Resonance" event each in Taipei and Kaohsiung.

Six beloved folk songs from France, China, Poland, Japan, Switzerland, and Taiwan have been specially arranged for the occasion. Participants will perform together with TWICF musicians under the guidance of Swiss composer, cellist, and Co-Artistic Director Fabian Müller—who also arranged the folk-song repertoire—creating unforgettable moments of musical resonance and shared joy.