In celebration of the Lunar New Year, the Museum of Chinese in America welcomes New Asia Chamber Music Society to present Strings of Fortune, a festive evening of classical string music. Blending beloved Chinese folk melodies with works by Asian and Asian American composers, the program weaves tradition and innovation into a vibrant musical tapestry. Artistic Director Andy Lin will shine a spotlight on the erhu, the expressive traditional Chinese string instrument, revealing its remarkable versatility and emotional depth. Join us for an evening of music that welcomes the New Year with warmth, resonance, and joy.

MUSICIANS
Keiko Tokunaga, violin
Emilie-Anne Gendron, violin
Andy Lin, viola/erhu
Jie-Ling Jennie Tang, viola
Hikaru Tamaki, cello
Yoko Reikano Kimura, koto

PROGRAM
Sheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Horse Racing for Erhu and String Trio
Madoka Mori (arranger) – Jasmine Flower for Erhu and String Trio
Peilin Wu (arranger) – Lunar New Year Medley 新年組曲 for Erhu and String Trio
Apple Chang – In Harmony with Moon and Current for Erhu and String Trio*
Jay Rease – Orpheus in Meikai for Koto and String Quartet (III. The Journey)*
Thomas Osborne – Tumbling From the Ninth Height of Heaven for Koto, Violin and Cello
Chen Yi – Fiddle Suite (I: Singing)
Sheng-Ching Hsu (arranger) – Battle Horses Galloping

*=World Premiere