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Caumsett Foundation Sunset Music Series Presents Project 23.6° N

Friday, June 14, 2024 06:30 PM

Project 23.6° N is a new chamber ensemble dedicated to highlighting the music of Taiwan from past to present. The name "Project 23.6° N" actually has a twofold meaning: first, it correlates to the geographical coordinates of Taiwan, but also roughly references the peak population in the past. The group advocates for Taiwanese music from the past to present in the world of classical music dominated by Western composers, aiming to promote the music of Taiwan on an international scale. Founded by three doctoral music students at SUNY Stony Brook, Pianist Calvin Hu has been invited to perform alongside faculty from NYC's top music schools, including Juilliard, Manhattan School of Music, and Stony Brook through the Starry Nights concert and was the recipient of the Ackerman Award for musical excellence in the graduating 2023 class. Pin-hui Tsai, the cellist in the ensemble, has worked closely with the esteemed Emerson Quartet at the String Quartet Institute in the Music Department, and a fellowship recipient at the Round Top Orchestra Institute, undergoing intensive orchestral training. An American Prize finalist in flute, Kaichen Cheng, has been an Outreach Program Artist in the Department of Music and actively engages in education and programs in the local community. SIGN UP: https://www.caumsettfoundation.org/programs.

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