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DUMBARTON CONCERTS

Presents

East Meets West

Perrformed by

Amelia Piano Trio

Joined by Wang Guowei, erhu and Yihan Chen, pipa

“Music is a universal language, which reaches to the deepest parts of our souls. We invite you - ears, mind, and heart, on a journey of cultural beauty.”

—The Amelia Piano Trio

Who: Amelia Piano Trio with Wang Guowei, erhu and Wu Man, pipa

What: Debussy: Piano Trio in G Major
Lu Pei : Scenes Through the Window (world premiere)
Lu Pei : Two pieces for Cello and Pipa (Girls, butterflies; Tam-Tam and Drums)
Mozart: Sonata in F, K. 7, arranged for violin, erhu and cello
Ravel: Piano Trio in a minor

Where: Dumbarton Concerts in Georgetown's Historic Dumbarton Church, 3133 Dumbarton St, NW, Washington, DC 20007

When: Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8pm

How: Tickets are $30; Seniors and Students $26
Call 202-965-2000, visit www.dumbartonconcerts.org, Email: office@dumbartonconcerts.org for more information

WASHINGTON: On Saturday, March 15, 2008 at 8pm, the Amelia Piano Trio makes its Dumbarton Concerts debut in East Meets West . The Trio brings together a transnational group of musicians to explore the rich cultural and musical traditions of Eastern and Western music. Encompassing a wide variety of styles, the program includes traditional Asian melodies, classics inspired by the East, and contemporary fusion.

Called “remarkable” by Strings and “exemplary” by Strad , the Amelia Piano Trio is one of the most sought after young piano trios. Highlights of the Trio's brief history include: the Grand Prize from the Yellow Springs National Chamber Music Competition; Finalists at the prestigious Walter F. Naumberg Chamber Music Competition, winners of the CMA/ASCAP Award for Adventurous Programming, and participation in Isaac Stern's Chamber Music Workshops which led to a Weill Recital Hall debut at Carnegie Hall. Collaborating with the Trio are virtuosos of the Erhu and Pipa, as well-respected and in-demand as the Trio itself.

The Erhu, or Chinese violin, is an ancient instrument, which has two strings, and a small sound box covered with snakeskin. The Pipa is a pear-shaped lute with 24 frets and a history of over 2,000 years.

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