[Airdate: February 2, 2026]
The next program from The Resonance Project is a program called . Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a program of evocative and lyrical works for violin and piano rooted in Chinese musical traditions. Violinist and pianist present a concert exploring themes of love, longing, and transformation through iconic works and lesser-known gems. At the heart of the program is The Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, a beloved piece of Chinese classical music.
Yu and Shung spoke to WCLV's John Mills about the program and what this music means to them.
Saturday, February 7
7:30 p.m. at Forest Hill Church, Cleveland Heights
Program
Irwin Shung: Seven Chinese Characters
Chen Yi: Romance of Hsiao and Ch'in
Tan Dun: Hero Sonata: IV. Sorrow in the Desert
Ma Sicong: Dragon Lantern Dance
He Zhanhao and Chen Gang: The Butterfly Lovers' Violin Concerto