Violin and Cello with Pei-Chun Tsai and Abe Lieberman

Week of July 26, 2025

Introduction to String Instruments:  Violin and Cello
Classically trained and Suzuki method certified, Pei-Chun Tsai and Abe Liebhaber will offer sample lessons and share the fun of playing string instruments with the kids.

The Joy of Classical Music
Violin and cello duet performance for adults and kids (including some blue grass and pops)

Violin and Cello Performance
Enjoy an early evening performance for the family.

 

Violinist Pei-Chun Tsai received her Doctorate in Musical Arts from City University of New York with the publication of her dissertation on the violin writing of Richard Strauss. She also holds bachelor’s and master’s Degrees in violin performance from The Juilliard School. She is the founding director of the Campanile Music Festival at San Diego State University and has been a member of the San Diego Symphony since 2006 in addition to being violin lecturer at SDSU. She released an album of solo violin works entitled “Chaconne” in 2021 highlighting Baroque and contemporary masterpieces of this form. Pei-Chun performs on 2020 violin by Boston luthier Charline Dequincy and a bow by Abe Liebhaber in San Diego. Pei-Chun is certified Suzuki violin teacher. She has taught at School for Strings and Lucy Moses School in New York City.

Abe Liebhaber, from Santa Barbara, California, has performed frequently with the San Diego Symphony, the Santa Barbara Symphony, Camarada San Diego, as well as in chamber settings domestic and abroad. He holds a tenured position in the Arizona Opera and has performed for nine seasons with the Sarasota Opera in Florida. He received his degrees in music performance from University of California Los Angeles and California State University Sacramento. Abe is a trained violin bowmaker and restorer of fine bows, and enjoys teaching the craft at his workshop on Adams Avenue “Antiques Row” in San Diego.