Successful China Tour

Raphaela Gromes and Julian Riem were on a tour through China in March 2025, presenting their versatile program in some of the country's most prestigious concert halls. The concerts took place on March 7th in Guangzhou, March 8th in Zhuhai, March 9th in Changsha, March 11th in Hangzhou, March 13th in Beijing, and March 15th in Shanghai.

The duo captivated the audience with their passionate playing, technical brilliance, and impressive musical harmony. The Chinese audience was enthusiastic about the emotional depth and expressiveness of the two artists.

The tour was not only a major artistic success but also highlighted the international significance of the duo – and the unifying power of music across cultures.

Reactions from the Audience:

"Symbiotic" is the right word, as the two play as one, with eye contact that shows their understanding and proficiency.

"A rich and varied repertoire of styles, covering classic works by composers from different periods of classical music (Bach/Beethoven/Brahms)."

"Gromes's bow handling skills and precise grasp of musical styles were convincing."

"Throughout the concert, Gromes and Riem used different levels of intensity to effectively integrate the work, relying on the logical technique to construct the composer's overall conception of the work, allowing one to feel the mood in the sound of the strings, the freshness of the spring, and the romanticism of a different kind of music."

"An immersive artistic feast, Raphaela Gromes' cello recital not only demonstrated her outstanding technique, but also her choice of repertoire, which highlights the importance of women musicians in the field of classical music from a female artistic point of view!"