Songs of the Dragon, Images of Fantasy: Music and Visual Arts Re-imagined

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Featuring: Zhen Guo, artist in residence; Sunhong Kim, p’iri; Xiaodong Hottmann, erhu, and Chinese Music Ensemble

A musical and visual arts evening that celebrates how a mythical creature – the Asian-inspired dragon – is muse to art and melody. A visual storytelling of the artist, Zhen Guo’s, career trajectory interspersed with music selections from the Chinese Music Ensemble and performances on the Korean p’iri with Sunhong Kim and with Xiaodong Hottmann on Chinese erhu and zither. Just in time to help usher in the Asian Lunar New Year!

This is part of the U-M “Dancing with the Dragon” program celebrating the artistry, tradition, and collective spirit embodied by the dragon in Asian tradition – an iconic symbol of inclusivity, strength, and courage. Students, faculty, and volunteers will be co-creating a striking full-body NEW dragon sculpture from recycled materials for use in the traditional “dragon dance” scheduled later in the season.

This project was made possible by a grant from the Arts Initiative at the University of Michigan. The Dancing with the Dragon Initiative is also supported by the Office of the Provost, Global Engagement Team through a Global Engagement Event Grant. Presented by the Lieberthal-Rogel Center for Chinese Studies; supporting contributors include the Stearns Collection of Musical Instruments; ArtsEngine; Center for World Performance Studies, Institute for Research on Women and Gender, and International Institute.

Accommodation: If there is anything we can do to make this event accessible to you, please contact [email protected]. Please be aware that advance notice is necessary as some accommodations may require more time for the university to arrange.