Houston Community News >> Changlu Wu to Perform With Ford Bend Symphony Orchestra
2/10/2008 Stafford, TX-- The Fort Bend
Symphony is pleased to present pipa virtuoso Changlu Wu in concert
Sunday, February 17 at 2pm at the Stafford Centre. Ms. Wu will be
performing the Pipa Concerto “Qilian Rhapsody.” This is only the second
time this piece has been performed in the United States.
The
Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument which was introduced to China
in the Han dynasty (around 2000 years ago) from central Asia. The pipa
is a four-string instrument in the shape of pear. In a traditional
Chinese orchestra, the pipa group is the leader of the plucked string
section. The pipa is used to accompany singing and dancing in chamber
ensembles and is also a popular solo instrument
Ms. Changlu Wu’s masterly skills and knowledge in the music of the West and East dazzle her audiences worldwide. She has performed all over the United States and Europe. She has represented China in many diplomatic occasions and performed for foreign leaders. In1995, she won the championship in the George Foreman International Musical Talent Showcase and became the first musician in history to win this international music competition with a Chinese musical instrument.
Ms. Wu started her Pipa training at the age of 6, and entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music at the age of 9, majoring in Pipa playing. During her time at Shanghai she won numerous awards. In 1990, she came to the U.S. to study in piano at the Moores School of Music, University of Houston. After graduation from Moore School of Music in University of Houston, she established her own music school, the Changlu Wu School of Music. In addition, she teaches pipa, zheng, and piano at the Chinese Culture Center. Ms. Wu’s motto is “There is no boundary for music.”
In addition to the Qilian Rhapsody the Fort Bend Symphony will perform Robert Schumann’s Symphony #4, and selections from Georges Bizet’s Carmen. Ticket prices range from $5 - $25 and may be purchased on the Symphony website at http://www.fbso.org or at the Stafford Centre box office on the day of the performance. The Stafford Centre is located at 10505 Cash Road in Stafford. For more information, visit the Symphony’s website or call 281.276.9642.
The
Pipa is a traditional Chinese instrument which was introduced to China
in the Han dynasty (around 2000 years ago) from central Asia. The pipa
is a four-string instrument in the shape of pear. In a traditional
Chinese orchestra, the pipa group is the leader of the plucked string
section. The pipa is used to accompany singing and dancing in chamber
ensembles and is also a popular solo instrument Ms. Changlu Wu’s masterly skills and knowledge in the music of the West and East dazzle her audiences worldwide. She has performed all over the United States and Europe. She has represented China in many diplomatic occasions and performed for foreign leaders. In1995, she won the championship in the George Foreman International Musical Talent Showcase and became the first musician in history to win this international music competition with a Chinese musical instrument.
Ms. Wu started her Pipa training at the age of 6, and entered the Shanghai Conservatory of Music at the age of 9, majoring in Pipa playing. During her time at Shanghai she won numerous awards. In 1990, she came to the U.S. to study in piano at the Moores School of Music, University of Houston. After graduation from Moore School of Music in University of Houston, she established her own music school, the Changlu Wu School of Music. In addition, she teaches pipa, zheng, and piano at the Chinese Culture Center. Ms. Wu’s motto is “There is no boundary for music.”
In addition to the Qilian Rhapsody the Fort Bend Symphony will perform Robert Schumann’s Symphony #4, and selections from Georges Bizet’s Carmen. Ticket prices range from $5 - $25 and may be purchased on the Symphony website at http://www.fbso.org or at the Stafford Centre box office on the day of the performance. The Stafford Centre is located at 10505 Cash Road in Stafford. For more information, visit the Symphony’s website or call 281.276.9642.