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Pluck, Bow, Strum: A Global Quartet

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Date
Saturday • March 22 • 4:00 pm
Venue
Henry R. Luce Hall 34 Hillhouse Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511 United States

violin, erhu, pipa, and guitar are lined up together on a textured pink, purple, and blue background

Join us for this free preview event in preparation for Scheherazade on Sunday, March 23 at Woolsey Hall! Click here to learn more about that concert and to get tickets. 

Featuring:
Violin: David Southorn, NHSO Concertmaster
Erhu: Dr. Joy Lu, New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative
Pipa: Wu Man, Triple-Grammy-Nominee & NHSO Guest Artist
Guitar: Daniel Hartington
Host: Annie Lin, Yale University & NHSO Board Director

Experience a vibrant musical journey, exploring the sounds of the violin, erhu, pipa, and guitar. This unique, educational concert showcases the fascinating similarities and striking differences between these Eastern and Western instruments, celebrating the rich traditions they represent. Through captivating performances and insightful commentary, you’ll discover how plucking, bowing, and strumming create a universal language of music — one that bridges cultures and inspires collaboration. Join us for an unforgettable hour of harmony, discovery, and cross-cultural connection!

Presented in partnership with Yale-China and New Haven Chinese Cultural Cooperative.

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