The Crypt Sessions: Goldberg Variations, The Accordion Version
SOLD OUT
- Hanzhi Wang, accordion
Not everyone hears the words "a sweepingly epic, profoundly personal musical journey" and then immediately says "I want to hear that on solo accordion"... but that's just because not everyone knows Hanzhi Wang. We're here to help change that, welcoming this groundbreaking global star of her instrument into the Crypt to perform her jaw-dropping arrangement of Bach's singular sonic statement, where she'll take us on a journey through thirty musical variations that run the gamut from joy to despair and back again.
This program will receive 2 performances on October 24:
Performance #1 (SOLD OUT)
Wine & Cheese Reception: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Concert: 7:30pm-8:30pm
Performance #2
Wine & Cheese Reception: 8pm-9pm
Concert: 9pm-10pm
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/