MSU Lunar New Year Celebration Concert

The Michigan State University College of Music will celebrate the Lunar New Year on Sunday with a concert featuring guest artist Haiqiong Deng.

Deng, a leading player of the zheng and the qin, ancient Chinese stringed instruments, has crafted a program titled “Nature, Music, and Convergence.” It will include “Moon Phase,” a concerto by Sun Yue written for Deng and performed with a chamber ensemble of MSU student musicians on flute, clarinet, violin, cello and percussion, as well as solo works for the traditional 21-string guzheng. 

“By including student chamber musicians on the program, it gives them the opportunity to perform in a culturally rich musical setting while offering audiences the chance to experience musical traditions that are rarely heard live,” said Yvonne Lam, associate professor of violin and director of the Lunar New Year Celebration Concert.

Following the performance, the audience is invited to a casual post-concert gathering with refreshments.

Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for seniors and free for students and youth. They’re available at the door, online at music.msu.edu or by calling (517) 353-5340.