Dazzling Pianist from Carnegie Hall to D.C.
June 9, 2008
CHINESE BEAUTY FOUND AT SMITHSONIAN
--- Acclaimed Pianist Xiayin Wang Makes D.C. Debut on June 19 ---
New York, NY---(June 2, 2008)---The award-winning Chinese pianist Xiayin Wang comes to Washington, D.C. on the heels of her highly-acclaimed Carnegie Hall performance. A striking presence and a lauded musician, Wang will perform classical and contemporary pieces on Thursday, June 19 at 7:30 pm at the Smithsonian Meyer Auditorium on 12th Street and Independence Avenue SW. Tickets are free and will be available at the door one hour before the concert. The performance is supported by the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Program. For additional information, call 202 633-2691. (No advance reservations will be taken.)
Xiayin Wang (pronounced sha-EEN wong) will perform a variety of classical, Asian, and contemporary Asian-American compositions, including the D.C.-area premiere of “Wounded Head (dreams of moths)," by Marc Chan. Pieces by Chopin, Ravel and Sung J. Hong round out the evening’s program.
Born in Shanghai, China, the young virtuoso studied piano at the Shanghai Conservatory and later at the Manhattan School of Music. Of her Carnegie Hall performance this March, The New York Times wrote, "Even for the most gifted young pianist, it takes a lot to be noticed. Xiayin Wang... is clearly doing something right.”
"I am deeply grateful for the many positive and encouraging reviews that have been written about my concerts,” Wang says. “I am extremely excited about my first trip to Washington D.C. and am looking forward to presenting Asian-American works and beautiful tunes from my hometown of Shanghai."
The Virginia-based Palomino Entertainment Group produced Wang’s Carnegie Hall debut with the City Symphony, conducted by New York City Opera’s Music Director George Manahan. The success of that concert prompted a 12-city, nationwide tour, which kicked off in February. After her Meyer Auditorium appearance, Wang will play the Wertheim Performing Arts Center in Miami this October. Her second studio album of the music of Scriabin will be released on Naxos this fall.
For more information about Xiayin Wang, visit www.xiayinwangpiano.com or www.myspace.com/palominoentertainment.
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