A Tour of China presented by Michael Christie and New West Symphony

Sunday, Feb 28, 3-5pm Pacific time A Tour of China is a four-day festival of events culminating in a symphony concert featuring the New West Symphony led by Michael Christie on Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3pm PST. Featured performers include the world's premier Pipa virtuoso and leading ambassador of Chinese music, Wu Man; multi-Grammy-winning soprano Sasha Cooke; and a master of erhu, Hong Wang. Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3pm PST - A Tour of China Symphony Concert Michael Christie, Artistic and Music Director Wu Man, Pipa Sasha Cooke, mezzo soprano Hong Wang, erhu and chinese wind instruments Hua Yanjun "Ah Bing" / Wu Ziqiang "Moon Reflecting in the Second Spring" Wu Man: Two Chinese Paintings Tan Dun: Concerto for Pipa and Strings Beethoven: String Quartet No. 10 in E-flat Major. Op. 74 ("Harp Quartet") Mahler: Das Lied von der Erde (arr. A. Schoenberg) Additional Cultural Programs included with the cost of a ticket: Thursday, February 25th, 2021 | 6pm PST - Pre-Concert Talk with David Ravetch An informative, audience-friendly Zoom presentation from UCLA Senior Lecturer David Ravetch discussing the music to be presented on the Sunday, February 28 A Tour of China program. Friday, February 26th, 2021 | 7pm PST - Culture Insights A program offering insights into contributions made by Chinese Americans to California's culture featuring demonstrations of traditional instruments, and discussions about history, arts and music with partner organizations Conejo Chinese Cultural Association, the Camarillo Kung Fu and Lion Dance Association, and the Pacific Pearl Music Association. Saturday, February 27th, 2021 | 7pm PST - Meet the Artists Interviews with Pipa virtuoso and leading ambassador of Chinese music Wu Man, Grammy-winning mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke, and erhu master Hong Wang. Performances to include Dance of the Golden Dragon and The Red River in the Sunset by Wu Man and Hong Wang.