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Upcoming Concert I'm Performing
Sunday, May 24, 2009 12:57PM / Event / Performances
I've spent this past week preparing for a really exciting concert. We had rehearsals, worked out schedules and program notes, and even shot and edited a commercial for a Chinese TV station in only a day. I've never put so much work into preparing and putting on a concert, but it will be totally worth it, as it's going to be an awesome event. This unique concert is happening in only two weeks on Saturday, June 8th, and I still have to do a press conference this week along with practicing all the music I'll be playing.
It will be a great opportunity to see me play a collection of unusual instruments, including Chinese wind instruments (Bawu and Hulu),
various Chinese percussion,
as well as piano. We'll be playing original works composed by myself and my friend Paul Kwo (who will also be playing piano and some percussion), in addition to some improvisations of music that has yet to be created. We also have some fantastic performers lined up who will be playing Erhu (the Chinese fiddle), Flute/Dizi (Chinese flute), Violin, and Cello.
If you're in the Los Angeles area, it's a concert you won't want to miss.
Come experience a journey to the Eastern Horizon, an evening of musical explorations and discoveries. With contemporary pieces written by award-winning composers George Shaw and Paul Kwo, the ensemble will lead you to an enchanting horizon where the East meets the West. Fusing the best of both worlds with instruments and sounds.
Date: Saturday, June 6, 8PM
Location: California Institute for Chinese Performing Arts
Address: 9837 Baldwin Place, El Monte, CA 91731Info/tickets:
www.cicpa-us.org/events.html
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Los Angeles Asian Pacific Film Festival Screenings
Wednesday, Apr 16, 2008 8:12AM / Event / Film Festivals
The LA Asian Pacific Film Festival is happening during the first week of May, and this year I have 3 short films playing that I composed music for. Check out the info below if you are interested in seeing some cool films!
EAT
Info/Tickets: http://festival.vconline.org/program.cfm?program_id=9
SAT, MAY 03 - 12:00 PM
Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
PROGRAM 10 - FOOD FOR THOUGHT
(USA, 2008) Dirs: Jon Maxwell, Arvin Chen, Danny Lee
Video, 15 mins, Color, Narrative, English and Mandarin w/E.S.
Three up-and-coming local directors take on issues of love, hunger and food in a trio of short takes that range over the gamut of emotions. Vignettes that observe mother/daughter conflicts, betrayal and revenge, and puppy love in a Taipei fast food take-away take place over different continents and differing opinions and perspectives.
I wrote music for Danny Lee’s segment, which stars Karin Anna Cheung (Better Luck Tomorrow).
SHADES OF GRAY
Info/Tickets: http://festival.vconline.org/program.cfm?program_id=42
SUN, MAY 04 - 09:30 PM
Laemmle's Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
Program: PROGRAM 43 - NO TURNING BACK
(United States, 2007) Dir.: Maxx Lee; Scr.: Royden Ngan
Video, 3 mins, Color, Narrative, Narrative, in English and Cantonese w/E.S.
An underground gambling hall plays host to a hostage exchange between a female assassin, Brandy, and a shadowy mob boss, Bart. The trade turns deadly when Bart executes Brandy's captive sister. Stricken with sadness but armed to the teeth, Brandy unleashes a hail of bullets upon Bart’s enforcers. The whirlwind of violence swells as Brandy severely wounds Bart. With eyes locked and pistols drawn, the pair stares down for a final standoff.
RIVAL SIBLINGS
Info/Tickets: http://festival.vconline.org/program.cfm?program_id=44
MON, MAY 05 - 07:00 PM
Imaginasian Center
251 South Main St
(Between 2nd and 3rd Streets), Little Tokyo, Downtown L.A.
Parking: 24 hour lot parking behind the theater. (Enter on Spring or Harlem Lane).
PROGRAM 45 - THE KILLING OF A CHINESE COOKIE
(USA, 2007) Dir./Scr.: Justin Quizon
Video, 21 mins, Color, Narrative, English
Joe and Josephine, two sibling practitioners of eskrima (Philippine martial arts) with wildly different styles and philosophies, bring their differences to a head at a family party where a hilarious, full blown, no holds barred fight scene ensues. After countless broken plates, many bruises and an unconscious uncle, will the sibling rivalry be defused and familial harmony once again restored?
