Breathing Light: Poulenc Trio with Hanzhi Wang
Free (RSVP required)
- Irina Kaplan Lande, piano
- Aleh Remezau, oboe
- Bryan Young, bassoon
- Hanzhi Wang, accordion
Hanzhi Wang — My Story
Hanzhi Wang — Sunrise Chanting
Hanzhi Wang — Mountain's Song
Viet Cuong — Explain Yourself!
Juri Seo — Breathing Light
Eugène Jancourt / Gioachino Rossini / Charles Triébert — Fantaisie Concertante sur des Thèmes de L'Italiana in Algeri
Welcome the Poulenc Trio and accordionist/composer Hanzhi Wang in "Breathing Light," a concert featuring musical gems both new and old.
About 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.
https://poulenctrio.org/About Aleh Remezau, oboe
About Bryan Young, bassoon
Bryan tours the US and internationally as bassoonist and co-founder of the Poulenc Trio. Bryan serves as the principal bassoonist of the Baltimore Chamber Orchestra and is a member of the IRIS Orchestra in Memphis. Bryan studied at the Peabody Conservatory with Linda Harwell and at Yale with Frank Morelli. A winner and finalist in competitions including the Gillet International Bassoon Competition and the ARD International Music Competition in Munich, Bryan has performed as soloist with the Baltimore Symphony and the National Symphony Orchestra. The Washington Post writes that his playing "dances with a lightness and grace uncommon for his instrument,' and the Baltimore Sun has praised his "particularly beautiful playing, technical agility and understated elegance.'
https://bryanyoung.info/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/