October 16, 2015
Concert: Friends of Chamber Music presents Shanghai Quartet and Wu Man, "A Night in Ancient and New China"
Friday, 7:30 p.m., Kaul Auditorium
Renowned for its passionate musicality, impressive technique and multicultural innovations, the Shanghai Quartet's elegant style melds the delicacy of Eastern music with the emotional breadth of Western repertoire, allowing it to traverse musical genres including traditional Chinese folk music, masterpieces of Western music and cutting-edge contemporary works. The world's premier pipa virtuoso, leading ambassador of Chinese music, Wu Man has carved out a career that gives this ancient instrument a contemporary role in the music world. Exploring the great music of China, the program will feature a new multimedia work by the eminent Chinese composer Zhao Jiping, along with a suite of traditional Chinese folk songs, and more. Tickets are available via phone 503/224-9842 or online. Learn more about the concert.