MSU Music and the Garden: Go Music Trio

The Go Music Trio, comprising sopranos Zimo Chen and Shuhan Zhang and pianist Dailin Zeng, all of whom are pursuing doctorates at Michigan State University, will perform an intimate concert at the school’s Beal Botanical Garden Sunday afternoon.

The trio picked music inspired by water, flowers, nature and poetic imagery, with works by Ravel, Debussy, Schubert, Fauré, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Chopin.

Even the most frequently heard numbers, typically performed indoors, will feel fresh in the outdoor garden setting.

Zhang received her bachelor’s degree in opera performance from Hunan Normal University in China and her master’s degree in voice performance from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a recipient of the Golden Prize at the China International Vocal Competition and the Vocal Arts Quality, Excellence and Enhancement Endowment at MSU. Her recent operatic performances include Suor Angelica in Puccini’s “Sour Angelica” at MSU and Bridesmaid in “Le Nozze di Figaro” at the Butler Opera Center.

Born in China, Chen received two bachelor’s degrees and a master’s degree from the Shanghai Conservatory of Music. She has a full scholarship and teaching assistantship at MSU and has performed as Fanny in “La Cambiale di Matrimonio” at MSU’s Fairchild Theatre, as well as serving as the soprano soloist for Handel’s “Messiah” at MSU’s Wharton Center.

Zeng holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the Eastman School of Music in New York. She has performed across the U.S., Europe and Asia, both solo and with other musicians. She has earned prizes at several piano competitions, including grand prize at the Ronald Sachs International Music Competition and first prize at the Music International Grand Prix. She serves as the organist and chancel pianist at Holt United Methodist Church and teaches piano at the Flint Institute of Music.