Beijing Guitar Duo
When:
Saturday, May 14, 2022
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM CT
Where: Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Center for the Musical Arts, Galvin Recital Hall, 70 Arts Circle, Evanston, IL 60208 map it
Audience: Faculty/Staff - Student - Public - Post Docs/Docs - Graduate Students
Cost: Tickets are $30 for the general public and $10 for students with valid ID.
Contact:
Concert Management Office
(847) 467-4000
Group: Bienen School of Music Concerts and Events
Category: Fine Arts
Description:
Part of the Segovia Classical Guitar Series
“The Beijing Duo’s performance was a model of elegant clarity, sumptuously beautiful tone production, and emotional contrast.” —San Francisco Classical Voice
Meng Su and Yameng Wang, guitar
The Beijing Guitar Duo, a collaboration between award-winning guitarists Meng Su and Yameng Wang, has performed in concert halls around the world, such as the Concertgebouw, Palau de Musica, Tchaikovsky Hall, and the National Theatre in Beijing. The Duo’s performances and recordings have met with great success and their debut CD, Maracaípe, earned them a Latin Grammy nomination for the titular piece. This season takes the Beijing Guitar Duo on a 12-city concert tour of the United States as well as to performances in Europe and China. The Duo regularly collaborates with orchestras, in ensemble with flutist Marina Piccinini, with guitarists the Grigoryan Brothers, and with their mentor Manuel Barrueco.
Domenico Scarlatti, Two Sonatas
Enrique Granados (arr. Gruber-Maklar Duo), Valses poéticos
William Walton, Five Bagatelles
Agustín Barrios Mangoré, Mazurka apasionada and Contemplación
Chen Yi, Nian Hua (Chinese New Year Paintings)
Astor Piazzolla, Tango Suite