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Shanghai Quartet with Yiwen Lu, erhu
December 16, 2017,
8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location
Alexander Kasser Theater
SponsorPeak PerformancesCost$20; no charge for undergraduates with valid Montclair State ID, courtesy of your Performing Arts FeeMore Informationhttps://www.peakperfs.org/event/shanghai-quartet-yiwen-lu/Posted InPeak Performances
PremiereAmerician DebutArtistShanghai Quartet | Yiwen LuTicketshttp://peakperfs.tix.com/Schedule.aspx?OrgNum=1631&ActCode=142432
Known worldwide for its passionate musicality, impressive technique and expansive repertoire, the Shanghai Quartet melds traditional Chinese folk music, masterpieces of Western musical literature and cutting-edge contemporary works. This renowned quartet continues its tradition of expanding the musical palette of its audiences by introducing Yiwen Lu, acclaimed young master of the erhu, a two-stringed instrument whose versatile, expressive tone is an essential element of Chinese folk music and culture. Lu’s virtuosity allows her to blend techniques and styles – modern and traditional, Eastern and Western – defying expectations for this “simple” instrument.