Baruch PAC presents Classical Accordionist Hanzhi Wang
$40 ($22 student/wheelchair)
- Hanzhi Wang, accordion
Astor Piazzolla — Las cuatro estaciones porteñas ("The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires") (selections)
Johann Sebastian Bach — Selected works
Hanzhi Wang — Selected works
The groundbreaking classical accordionist Hanzhi Wang returns to Baruch PAC's stage after her wildly popular performance last season. Her program brings summer to the stage with two works by Vivaldi and Piazzolla inspired by that season. She also performs music by Bach and two of her original compositions.
About Hanzhi Wang, accordion
Acclaimed for her "staggering virtuosity," Hanzhi Wang is praised for her captivating stage presence and performances that display passion and finesse. A groundbreaking artist, Hanzhi was the first accordionist to win Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the first to be named Musical America's "New Artist of the Month," and the first solo accordionist on WQXR Radio's Young Artists Showcase.
Ms. Wang earned her Bachelor's degree at the China Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. She completed her Master's degree and Soloist Diploma at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen with renowned accordion professor Geir Draugsvoll.
https://www.hanzhiwangaccordion.com/