You are cordially invited! Awakening Exhibition Opening |
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Modern Art Meets Chamber Music As America slowly but surely emerges from over a year of quarantine and social distancing, Stride Arts eagerly welcomes the full return of art lovers to our gallery by launching a series of cross-collaboration between modern art and classical music. We are passionate about bringing you the simple pleasures in life we have been so deprived of over the past year: live music, tangible art, and fulfilling social interaction. Follow Stride Arts for a summer of exquisite art accompanied by virtuosic chamber music, as we feature a new contemporary artist and renowned musician every two to three weeks. |
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Awakening Being the inaugural exhibition of our Modern Art Meets Chamber Music series, the opening exhibition of Awakening will feature a private concert performed by the internationally esteemed violinist Pei-Wen Liao. Mr. Hall's powerful artworks will wake our conscience to humankind's irresponsible relationship with Mother Earth, while Ms. Liao's music will bring us on a trip to celebrate the awakening of spring. Join us on May 27th, 5:30 pm for the opening reception of Awakening, where you can meet and hear from the artist Stephen Hall, followed by Pei-Wen Liao's solo concert, A Celebration of Spring. As we present two very special talents, enjoy an evening of eye-opening art and heartwarming live music. |
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Our planet is in crisis with the overuse of fossil fuels and mass pollution, causing the loss of countless species and habitats. The world is awakening to this precarious situation we find ourselves in. I wish to express, in my paintings my fears for this planet whilst telling the story with beauty. -Stephen Hall | | |
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Concert Program After the opening reception, you will be treated to a concert by violinist Peiwen Liao and pianist Jiarong Li. The concert is meant to enlighten the listener’s soul with works from Hungary, Estonia, China, and France. Starting off will be Bartok’s exciting Romanian Folk Dances where one can hear six short movements based on Romanian folk tunes. Second in line will be Arvo Pärt’s "Spiegel im Spiegel", which means “Mirror in the Mirror” in German. It evokes an infinity mirror that produces endless images reflected by parallel plane mirrors. The piece’s powerful emotional impact has been featured in numerous television shows, films, and theaters. Next in the program is Futong Wong’s Ali Mountain Song, which is inspired by the songs of the aboriginal people from deep in the Ali Mountains of Taiwan. Finally, to conclude the program, we will hear Cesar Frank’s Violin Sonata which symbolizes celebration and rebirth as it was Franck’s wedding gift to his friend and violinist Ysaÿe. |
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You are cordially invited! Seating at the event is limited. |
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