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‘Wish I had known about The Q sooner‘

audience testimonial from Violin Tasting

“The whole experience is one-of-its-kind. We got the chance to hear the sound of 7 precious yet distinctive European fiddles up close. My favourite was the c.1700 Vincenzo Rugeri from Turin. The concept of pairing historically relevant pieces to match with each violin makers’ era is genius.

Hearing the performance of an unfettered talent (CheHo) playing these antique violins in such close proximity is ineffable. The music was way more moving than another ordinary on-stage concert hall performance.

You have everything you can ask for from an internationally acclaimed violinist, on top of being the perfect host and producer. He plays with genuine passion that truly resonates with the audience. His ability to draw the deepest sound in the lower register as well as making high notes soar while switching from one violin to another is truly remarkable.

For art and music lovers, you cannot miss their events. The violin-tasting concept was such a special one, unlike any other we’ve been to. Great interactions with fellow audience guaranteed, and we even had the chance to meet like-minds.

We’ll be talking about The Q for weeks to come.

P.S. wine was really good too”

- Lawrence C.

Write-up by Mr. Jonathan Stone, Christie's Chairman for Asia

“What a way it was to start the festive month! Music, community, commitment. Sublime selection of music, performed with passion to a music loving crowd, many totally new to the classical world. An ad hoc quartet delivered total commitment to music making in a convivial, casual salon environment. What’s not to love about this?

On the chill evening of December 1st, fans, friends and family gathered for an evening of live and recorded classical and romantic string quartets under the auspices of The Q - dedicated to reinventing concert experience and supporting up-and-coming talents, The Q innovatively juxtaposed concert performances with iconic recordings of the same movements, played through the rare Vox Olympian horn speakers.

One highlight among many was the performance of Beethoven’s inexpressively moving Op.130 “Cavatina”, also the final track of Golden Record on NASA’s Interstellar Voyager, communicating the best humanity has to offer to life that may exist in other galaxies. This is truly beyond time and place. Everyone in the salon was awed.

Such is the power of music.

Such was the power of The Q’s inaugural Hong Kong evening.”