Recognized as the world’s premier pipa virtuoso and leading ambassador of Chinese music, Wu Man has carved out a career as a soloist, educator, and composer giving her lute-like instrument—which has a history of over 2,000 years in China—a new role in both traditional and contemporary music.
She has performed and recorded extensively with Kronos Quartet and Silk Road Ensemble, and has premiered works by Philip Class, Lou Harrison, Terry Riley, Tan Dun, Bright Sheng, Zhao Jiping, and Zhou Long, among many others. She has recorded and appeared on over 40 albums, five of which have been nominated for Grammy Awards. In 2013, she was named Instrumentalist of the Year by Musical America, becoming the first performer of a non-Western instrument to receive this award. She also received The United States Artist’ Award in 2008.
Location:
1439 Faulkinberry Drive
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
Website:
https://www.facebook.com/CCMCMTSU
Venue:
MTSU's Hinton Hall
Admission:
Free admission and free parking to all!