Woven Voices : Master Guzheng & Cello Concert | May 8, 2026 | King of Glory Church,Dallas
Woven Voices: The Peak of East-West Virtuosity
A Sonic Revolution: From the Legacy of Isserlis to the Innovators of the East
Date: May 8, 2026
Time: 7:00 PM
Venue: King of Glory Lutheran Church
Address: 6411 LBJ Fwy, Dallas, TX 75240
Tickets: $48 Early Bird (Limited to 200) | $60 General Admission | Children 12 & Under Free
The Vanguard: A Masterpiece of Western Tradition
Leading the evening’s artistic vanguard is world-renowned cellist Joseph Kuipers. Representing the absolute "ceiling" of Western classical performance, Kuipers is a direct protégé of the legendary Steven Isserlis and has collaborated with global icons such as Yo-Yo Ma.
In Woven Voices, Kuipers steps beyond the traditional canon. His cello becomes a bridge to a new sonic frontier, challenging the boundaries of the classical string tradition as he engages in a high-stakes dialogue with the ancient, evolved sounds of the East.
The Source: The Architecture of Sound
Standing as the monumental counterpart to the Western tradition is Master Wen-jun Shui, a titan of global music culture. Her influence is defined by a unique dual legacy of industrial leadership and artistic invention:
• Industrial Matriarch: As the General Manager of the Shanghai National Musical Instrument Dunhuang Family Enterprise, she oversees the prestigious house that invented the modern 21-string Guzheng.
• The Visionary Inventor: Master Shui holds the historic distinction of being the Inventor of the Guzheng Ensemble. Before her pioneering work, the instrument was a solitary voice; through her innovation, it became a symphonic force. As the founder of the 30-year-old Dunhuang Guzheng Ensemble, she brings a lineage of power, precision, and history to the Dallas stage.
The Visionary: Cracking the Oscar Code
The bridge between these two titans is Uko Adams, the star pupil of Master Shui. A curator and performer with a rigorous graduate-level musicology background, Adams has accomplished a feat of musical engineering: "Cracking the Code" of the Academy Award-winning score for Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.
By reimagining Tan Dun’s cinematic masterpiece for this elite ensemble, Adams brings the magic of the Oscars to life through a definitive duo of "Silk and Steel," capturing the visceral energy of the film's "Jianghu" spirit in a way never before heard in a live concert hall.
A Global Ace Lineup
This is not merely a concert; it is a gathering of "Aces" from around the world:
• The Pulse: Featuring the world-renowned Dunhuang Guzheng Ensemble, performing on instruments crafted by the very family that defined their modern existence.
• The Foundation: Supported by the brilliance of pianist Crausy Ross and double bassist YesYa.
• The Experience: A world-premiere program that blends the chromatic depth of the West with the pentatonic soul of the East.
Secure Your Place in History
We invite the Dallas and Plano communities to witness this rare intersection of musical royalty. This is a one-night-only event designed for the connoisseur of fine arts and the curious explorer alike.
• Limited Availability: Only 200 Early Bird tickets are available.
• Family Friendly: Admission is free for children 12 and under, fostering the next generation of global cultural appreciation.
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