In celebration of the Lunar New Year, New Asia Chamber Music Society partners with the Museum of Chinese in America to present Strings of Fortune, a festive evening of classical string music. Blending beloved Chinese folk melodies with works by Asian and Asian American composers, the program weaves tradition and innovation into a vibrant musical tapestry. Artistic Director Andy Lin will shine a spotlight on the erhu, the expressive traditional Chinese string instrument, revealing its remarkable versatility and emotional depth. Join us for an evening of music that welcomes the New Year with warmth, resonance, and joy.

Musicians:

Keiko Tokunaga, violin
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Andy Lin, viola/erhu
Jie-Ling Jennie Tang, viola
Hikaru Tamaki, cello
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto

Program:

Jay Rease - Orpheus in Meikai for Koto and String Quartet (10’)

Thomas Osborne - Tumbling From the Ninth Height of Heaven for Koto, Violin and Cello (11’)

Sheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) - Horse Racing for Erhu and String Trio (4’)

Madoka Mori (arranger) - Jasmine Flower for Erhu and String Trio (5’)

Peilin Wu (arranger) - Lunar New Year Medley 新年組曲 for Erhu and String Trio (5’)

Apple Chang - In Harmony with Moon and Current for Erhu and String Trio (Premiere) (12’)

Chen Yi - Fiddle Suite (I: Singing) Erhu and String Quartet (5’)

Sheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) - Battle Horses Galloping for Erhu and String Quartet (6’)