Recital Series: Wu Man (Hop Artist-in-Residence)
The preeminent pipa virtuoso brings ancient Chinese tradition to today's global stage.
The preeminent pipa virtuoso brings ancient Chinese tradition to today's global stage. Wu Man shares this bespoke program while in residence as a principal collaborator of Kronos Quartet.
Experience the artistry of the world's foremost player of the pipa in a solo setting. Wu Man is a composer, educator and virtuosic performer of the traditional Chinese lute with equal respect for preservation and innovation.
A champion of new music and cross-cultural collaboration, she has premiered hundreds of new works for her instrument in settings from solo recitals to collaborations with the New York Philharmonic, Boston Symphony Orchestra, Yo-Yo Ma, Kronos Quartet and Silkroad Ensemble.
Wu Man's repertoire, heard in the world's foremost venues and on Grammy Award-winning recordings, spans traditional Chinese music, cross-cultural fusion and contemporary works by today's leading composers.
Wu Man's work will be featured as part of Three Bones, and this performance offers a rare opportunity to experience her emotive mastery in a solo setting.
