KD SCHMID welcomes “TwoSet Violin”

KD SCHMID is delighted to announce the violin duo “TwoSet Violin” as a new “Special Attraction” for representation in North America and Europe for Orchestral Projects.

Australian violinists Brett Yang and Eddy Chen founded “TwoSet Violin” in 2013 and since then, the violin duo rose to international fame through their successful YouTube channel, which currently reaches over 4.3 million followers. They strive to make classical music more relatable and accessible to a wider audience via their vibrant online personas. With over 9.5 million followers across their social media platforms and over 1.5 billion views to date, they inspire musicians of all ages worldwide with their witty humor and their relatable “imperfections.” Their work has led to collaborations in videos or on stage with world-class soloists such as James Ehnes, Lang Lang, Hilary Hahn, Janine Jansen, Maxim Vengerov and their current World Tour has given sold-out concerts at venues such as Boston’s Symphony Hall, New York’s David Geffen Hall, Chicago’s Symphony Center, Seattle’s Benaroya Hall, Sydney Opera House and Kammermusiksaal at the Berliner Philharmonie.

The duo’s one-of-a-kind live performances offer a unique interactive experience for audiences, seamlessly weaving current social media trends into the fabric of traditional classical concerts, all while upholding the integrity of classical music. “TwoSet Violin” draw in a particularly diverse global audience including many that have never attended a classical concert before. Their mission is to make classical music accessible to all, which is at the heart of all their activities.

Brett Yang says: “We are super excited to announce our partnership with KD SCHMID as we expand our concert avenues with orchestras. Their willingness to take a leap of faith and join us in this venture demonstrates a shared commitment to making classical music more accessible to the next generation. We are eager to embark on this journey together, pushing the boundaries of classical performance and reaching new audiences worldwide.”

Director Ann SunHyung Kim says: “In the last decade, TwoSet Violin have dramatically changed the landscape of how the next generation of classical musicians and concert goers view and think about classical music. It is our privilege to be a part of Brett and Eddy’s creative process and to assist in their vision of making classical music even more accessible.”

Managing Director Christoph Drescher says: “More than almost any other artist or ensemble, “TwoSet Violin” succeeds in making classical music fit for the future and a young generation. For KD SCHMID, it is a great pleasure to support the duo in this important task - and to work together on new projects and formats for the international classical music market.”

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