Classical music has taken a new spin.
TwoSet Violin is an Australian classical music violin duo known for their prowess of making classical music more relevant to a new audience through their online personalities. Achieving what was considered ‘the impossible’ by current industry standards was not pure luck. It was created by two young boys with a mission to give more people a chance to engage with classical music. Now, with over 9,500,000 followers across social media and over one billion views, TwoSet inspires musicians worldwide with humor and a relatable ‘imperfectness.’ Their work has led to collaborations in videos or on stage with world-class soloists such as Lang Lang, Hilary Hahn, Janine Jansen, James Ehnes, and Maxim Vengerov.
At the end of 2016, the duo gave up their spots in the Sydney and Queensland Symphony Orchestras and began hosting live classical-comedy performances, including a sold-out debut at the Sydney Opera House. Their one-of-a-kind show offers a unique and interactive experience, creatively integrating humour with actual recital—all while upholding the integrity of classical music. Unlike a typical classical concert, TwoSet Live attracts a diverse crowd, including young fans as well as those who have never been to a classical concert before.
In 2017, TwoSet became the first ever crowdfunded classical world tour. Their 2017-19 World Tour revolutionized the way classical music was presented, leaving people in awe and inspiration. Their first world tour hit the ground running with sold-out concerts in cities such as New York, Los Angeles, London, Hong Kong, Singapore, Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver, Seattle, San Francisco, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Berlin, Munich, Warsaw, Vienna, Oslo, and Helsinki. Their dream is to bring classical music to more people and to continue to inspire the next generation.