LIPF Presents: American String Quartet & Ruiqi Fang

One of the world’s finest quartets takes the stage alongside prize-winning pianist to open the 2026 Lancaster International Piano Festival with a thrilling program of Haydn, Debussy and Dohnányi! Internationally recognized as one of the world’s finest quartets, the American String Quartet has spent decades honing the luxurious sound for which it is famous. The Quartet celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2019, and, in its years of touring, has performed in all fifty states and has appeared in the most important concert halls worldwide. “Decidedly personal” “Intelligent playing” and “Versatile” are just a few examples of how critics have glowingly described pianist Ruiqi Fang’s solo recital at the Basílica Menor del Convento de San Francisco de Asís in Havana, Cuba. Ruiqi Fang holds the coveted Doctor of Musical Arts degree, Master of Music degree and Professional Studies Diploma from Manhattan School of Music, under the tutelage of the world-renowned pedagogue Dr. Solomon.