Music From China
Expertly performing an eclectic mix of traditional Chinese and contemporary classical music by illustrious composers.www.musicfromchina.org
Commission: Three Dances from China South, (2014) by Chen Yi
Frank Cassara, percussion
Wang Guowei, erhu
Zhou Jing, zheng
Sun Li, pipa
Sophie Shao, cello
Anna Urrey, flute
Chen Yi, daruan
Ben Wendel Group
Grammy-nominated jazz saxophonist is an evocative composer creating taut, intricate, harmonically rich music. www.benwendel.com
Commission: Six (2008) by Ben Wendel
Shane Endsley, trumpet
Nir Felder, guitar
Eric Harland, drums
Harish Raghavan, bass
Ben Wendel, tenor saxophone
About New Music in Bryant Park
Award-winning classical and jazz ensembles perform back to back each week, showcasing works commissioned by Chamber Music America.