Qiao Chen Solomon, violin
Paolo André Gualdi, piano
FMU Artist Series
D. Keith Best Black Box Theatre, Performing Arts Center/Downtown Florence
7:30 p.m. Wednesay, September 30, 2026
Hailing from China, Qiao Chen Solomon began playing violin at the age of 8 and later pursued the studies of viola, voice, piano, and conducting. She performs as soloist, conductor, chamber musician, and orchestra player throughout the United States, Asia, and Europe. She has won prizes in international competitions, including China, Ireland, and the United States. She has been invited to perform and teach masterclasses at many music festivals and universities, and has performed at Carnegie Hall with the ARCO chamber orchestra, and with the same group she has recorded Vivaldi’s violin concertos on the Art Classics label as a featured soloist.
Tickets are available to FMU students, faculty, and staff at no charge upon showing an FMU ID. Tickets to the general public are $10, as space allows. The FMU PAC Ticket Office at 201 South Dargan Street is open Monday through Friday, 12:00pm – 5:00pm, or by calling 843-661-4444.
