Ancient and Modern Voices of the East
Convocation Hall Old Arts Building, University of Alberta, EdmontonErhu master George Gao, a virtuoso performer on the two stringed instrument some know as a “Chinese violin”, performs several of his own compositions in a program highlighting the musical traditions of the Far East. The shimmering delicacy of Debussy’s Pagodes and the gamelan-inspired sounds in Lou Harrison’s Varied Trio reveal a fascination with non-Western … Continue reading Ancient and Modern Voices of the East