Concert Guild Presents: ArcoStrum

Date: November 06, 2026
Time (Duration): 7:00pm (3h)

Event Description

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 7 p.m.

Wilson Concert Hall/Wilson Hall/Lenfest Center

Tickets are required.

General Public, $23; Senior, $18; W&L Faculty/Staff, $13; and W&L students/student: free with valid student ID

Praised as "a first-rate ensemble among the new generation of performing artists," ArcoStrum is a trailblazing violin-guitar duo leaving their mark through creative concert design, on-stage charisma and innovative programming. From classics like Vivaldi's "Four Seasons" to Chinese traditional music to progressive rock, they have captivated audiences around the world with exciting, inspiring and dynamic performances.

Winners and Audience Prize recipients of the 2023 Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, they were the first violin-guitar duo ever to receive this honor in CAG's more than 70-year history. ArcoStrum features violinist Strauss Shi, a three-time international competition prize winner, and guitarist TY Zhang, the first and only Chinese classical guitarist to win the prestigious Guitar Foundation of America International Concert Artist Competition (GFA-ICAC).

The duo has brought their remarkable artistry and engaging stage presence to sold-out audiences across Asia, Latin America, and North America. They have performed in renowned venues and festivals, including recent and upcoming.

The name ArcoStrum is a fusion of arco (the Italian word for the violin "bow") and strum (the gesture of sweeping across guitar strings), symbolizing their unique musical identity.