Get ready for an enchanting evening as Canadian-Vietnamese saxophonist, Jennifer Tran, and Chinese pianist, Jialiang Zhu, come together to bring you cons•tell •ation | 星星 of contemporary wind. This exceptional showcase is a musical voyage through contemporary starlight that illuminate the rich tapestry of their cultural heritage and life stories.

The program will transport you through the works of five incredible female-identifying composers, delving into themes bearing witness to ethnic roots, nostalgia, and generational history. Each composition represents not only the composer’s unique life journey but also their resilience and individuality, akin to radiant stars in the vast cosmos. By weaving these compositions together, we unveil the threads that connect them, binding them like stars within a constellation – hence the evocative title of this concert!

Please join Jennifer and Jialiang on this rare occasion to immerse yourself in the compelling music of Dorothy Chang, Chen Yi, Du Yun, Cait Nishimura, and Marilyn Shrude. Their works invite you to resonate with their narratives, perhaps finding your own place among the celestial constellations they create.