Cheng² Duo Launches "Portrait"

2023-10-30 19:30 2023-10-30 21:30 60 Canada/Eastern 🎟 NAC: Cheng² Duo Launches "Portrait"

https://nac-cna.ca/en/event/35154

In-person event

Vibrant, haunting, trailblazing—Cheng² Duo's fourth and newest album, Portrait (out on Centrediscs October 27, 2023), is their most personal record yet. Paying tribute to their multicultural roots as Canadians (Ottawa natives) born to Chinese parents, this bold collection comprises world-premiere recordings of works by composers of diverse Asian heritage, written for or arranged by the duo.  This event will feature live performances of works...

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Fourth Stage,1 Elgin Street,Ottawa,Canada
Mon, October 30, 2023
Mon, October 30, 2023
7:30 PM EDT
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Cheng² Duo © credit: Andrej Grilc
Special Events Music Classical music Cello Singer/Songwriter
  • In-person event
  • English
  • ≈ 2 hours · No intermission
Ottawa Premiere

Vibrant, haunting, trailblazing—Cheng² Duo's fourth and newest album, Portrait (out on Centrediscs October 27, 2023), is their most personal record yet. Paying tribute to their multicultural roots as Canadians (Ottawa natives) born to Chinese parents, this bold collection comprises world-premiere recordings of works by composers of diverse Asian heritage, written for or arranged by the duo. 

This event will feature live performances of works from Portrait, as well as a Q&A discussion with commissioned composer Dinuk Wijeratne. Admission includes one signed copy of the album and one complimentary beverage.

One night only: welcome Bryan and Silvie home to celebrate the official worldwide release of Portrait and be the first to snag autographed copies of the album!