Follow guzheng player Xin Tong as she encounters the global cousins of her instrument, seeking not just the music of the zither, but the spirit of the people who play them. The performance brings these human connections to the stage, where she discovers the music and people behind the Japanese Koto, the Finnish Kantele, and the Persian Qanun.
As she encounters these musicians, she picks up new aesthetics for her instrument. The Guzheng, originally playing traditional Chinese music, is reconfigured to embrace new styles inspired by these meetings.
The resulting performance is a living archive of these encounters – we are the sum of the people who have guided us, and every note we strike carries the shadow of a friend and mentor.
PROGRAMME
CHAN XIN TONG (BMus4), guzheng/presenter
KITAI SAEKO, koto
WU ZHI YUN, koto
AURORA FUSTINONI, kantele
SARA MAJIDI NEJAD, qanun
TICKETING INFORMATION
Admission is free with registration via Eventbrite.
Out of respect for all patrons, late admission will only be allowed at suitable intervals. No children under 6 years of age will be allowed admission. Food and drinks are not allowed inside the venue.
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ACCESSIBILITY
YST offers step-free access from the street to all venues within the building. Accessible seating arrangements can be made for patrons with access needs. If you require more information about our facilities or wish to book accessible seats, please contact muscomms@nus.edu.sg