An evening of musical interpretations of Beethoven with Chinese accents, presented by artists including bass-baritone Shenyang (Met Opera's Don Giovanni, La Bohème), pipa virtuoso Wu Man, composer/conductor Tan Dun, the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, The Orchestra Now, and musicians of the Central Conservatory of Music. Hosts Jindong Cai and Shenyang will provide commentary throughout the evening. Program Tan Dun (b. 1957) Internet Symphony No. 1, “Eroica” Li Shutong (1880-1942) 众生 “All Living Creatures” Li Shutong (1880-1942) 乞命 “Compassion” (Chinese "School Songs") Beethoven (1770-1827) Sonatine for mandolin and fortepiano in C major, WoO 43a (arr. for pipa and harp) Beethoven (1770-1827) Andante & Variations for mandolin and fortepiano in D Major, WoO 44b (arr. for ruan and piano) Yu Jinjun (b. 1957) Variations and Fugue on a Theme of Beethoven (Homage to Beethoven) for Orchestra
New York City, NY; NYC