An Exotic Serenade For Lovers
A post-Valentine’s Day date night to keep loves’ fires burning all week long. Travel with us to the exotic East on the strings of Jennifer Chang’s guzheng, the 21-string Chinese zither. A master of her instrument, Jennifer will mesmerize and delight with a blend of eastern and western classical pieces. One of the highlights of the concert program is a movement from He Zhanhao’s The Butterfly Lovers Concerto, a poignant, musical retelling of the ancient Chinese legend. Steeped in history and folklore, Oolong Notes is an undoubtedly rich blend of eastern and western classical pieces.
Ticket Prices
Adults: $25
Youth:* $12.50
*Up to Age 22
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Safety Guidelines
In partnership with the Chapman Cultural Center, we continue to welcome and encourage masks, particularly for those in high-risk populations, at this time, though, facial coverings are NOT required to attend Spartanburg Philharmonic concerts. We continue to prioritize safety for all who engage with us. Along with our partners at the CCC, we will continue to monitor local infection rates regularly, and policies may change as we receive updated information.
The Artist
Jennifer studied traditional Chinese music and gu zheng performance with grandmasters in China. As a gu zheng soloist, she is in demand worldwide as a teacher and performer. In addition to solo appearances in Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, she has performed as a soloist for the Emperor of Japan and former President Bill Clinton. Since moving to the U.S. in 2001, she has appeared as a soloist with the Raleigh Civic Symphony and Chamber Orchestra, premiering works such as “ Voices of Asia and the Pacific,” “Creatures – Scenes & Fairytales,” “Around the World,” and “China Dream – Tradition & Technology.” During the 2007 season, Ms. Chang was featured as a soloist performing Chinese composer He Zhanhao’s Butterfly Lovers Concerto with the North Carolina Symphony under the baton of Grant Llewellyn. Her performance was lauded as “one of the season’s most enjoyable concerts” by Roy C. Dicks of the Raleigh News and Observer.
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NOTE: programs subject to change;
timings, when given, are approximate.