Welcome the Poulenc Trio and accordionist/composer Hanzhi Wang in “Breathing Light,” a concert featuring musical gems both new and old.
About the Poulenc Trio
A pioneering oboe, bassoon, and piano ensemble with a 20-year history, the Poulenc Trio has earned international recognition. The group has performed numerous concerts throughout the US and at prestigious music festivals worldwide, including Italy’s Ravello Festival, Mexico’s San Miguel de Allende Festival, and Russia’s White Nights Festival. The New York Times praised its "elegant rendition" of Piazzolla's tangos, and The Washington Post commended the musicians for doing their namesake proud with an "intriguing and beautifully played program" that exuded "convincing elegance, near effortless lightness, and grace." The trio’s concerts have been featured on American Public Media's Performance Today program, and its recordings are regularly broadcast around the world.
The Poulenc Trio has significantly contributed to the piano chamber repertoire by commissioning and performing over 22 new works, and embarked on innovative concert initiatives such as “Music at the Museum” which pairs musical performances with museum exhibitions. The group has collaborated with the Walters Art Museum, Baltimore Museum of Art, and State Hermitage Museum in Russia, among others. The trio is known for its education outreach programs, notably its "Poulenc and Snacks" series tailored for younger audiences, and masterclasses at universities nationwide.
Irina Kaplan Lande, piano
Aleh Remezau, oboe
Bryan Young, bassoon
Hanzhi Wang courtesy of the artist
About Hanzhi Wang
Praised for her engaging stage presence and brilliant performances, Hanzhi Wang is the first accordionist to win the Young Concert Artists competition in its 60-year history. A groundbreaking artist, Wang’s other firsts include being named Musical America’s New Artist of the Month, being the first solo accordionist to be featured on New York WQXR’s Young Artists Showcase, and recording the Naxos label’s first-ever solo accordion CD, On the Path to H.C. Andersen, which was nominated for the prestigious DR (Danish Radio) P2 Prize in 2019. Wang is also a talented composer, writing heartfelt, intimate works that reflect her proud Chinese heritage.
Wang has performed recitals at concerts presented by the University of California Santa Barbara’s Lively Arts, Stanford Live, Bravo! Vail, Krannert Center, and Candlelight Concert Society. She has also solo performed at the Oregon Music Festival and with the Victoria Symphony and Sinfonia Gulf Coast, among others. Highlights of her upcoming engagements include the Artist Series Concerts of Sarasota, at The Morgan Library and Museum in New York City, and with the Hawaii Symphony, Erie Philharmonic, and Reno Chamber Orchestra.
Program
Antonio Vivaldi (1678-1741) (arr. for accordion, oboe, bassoon, and piano)
Concerto Grosso in D minor, op. 3 no. 11, Rv. 565
II Largo e spiccato
III Allegro
Hanzhi Wang
My story
Sunrise Chanting
Mountain’s Song
Viet Cuong (b. 1990)
Explain Yourself!
Juri Seo (b. 1981)
Breathing Light
Morning Dove
American Goldfinch
Serenade
Gioachino Rossini (1792-1868) (arr. Charles Triébert and Eugene Jancourt)
Fantaisie Concertante sur des Thèmes de “L’ Italiana in Algieri”
Program subject to change
