Enjoy an exceptional performance of contemporary music in the beautiful setting of St Mary le Strand
A unique opportunity to experience new and innovative works by some of the UK leading contemporary music artists. St Mary le Strand is an outstanding and intimate venue, well suited for musical performance. There are also many bars and restaurants nearby to complete your evening.For full details of the series see www.scmc.org.uk
Featuring
Chinese Flute: Daniel Tsai /Zhenyan Li
Flute: Daniel Shao
Violin: Preston Yeo
Piano: Xiaowen shang
Percussion: Beibei Wang
Cello: Mikołaj Piszczek Piszczorowicz
Programme
Zhenyan Li - ZhuangZhouMengDie
Zhenyan Li - Joker
Zhenyan Li - A Mask
Wenchen Qin
- Wing Flute
- Bamboo Echoes
Zhenyan Li (b.1998) is a Chinese composer and Chinese flautist based in London. Her works are inspired by theatrical elements, especially the performing style of traditional oriental theatre. Li’s music has been performed worldwide including Switzerland, Germany, Slovakia, Netherland, UK and China. In 2023, ‘Orisons’ for countertenor and ensemble was commissioned by Beijing Music Festival, and she has also been selected to London Philharmonic Orchestra Young Composer Scheme. In 2022, She was selected to London Symphony Orchestra Associates Programme. Her piece ‘Hashigakari’, premiered at the Lucerne Festival 2022, was selected to Ensemble Modern ‘Happy New Year’ concert series.
Her opera ‘Cummings & Goerings’ was premiered as part of the ‘Tête-à-tête’ Festival. Other projects also include works for international guitar society, Central School of Ballet, Psappah Ensemble and Leeds Lieder Festival. As an active collaborator, she has worked on projects with Architectural Association, London Film School, Leeds Lieder Festival, and SOAS University of London, as well as individuals, artists Lulu Wang, percussionist Beibei Wang, conductors Martin Rajna and Jessica Cottis. Li is also an active Chinese flute player. She is a member of the London Chinese Opera Studio founded by Chinese opera singer Kathy Hall and they have regular performances at the SOAS University of London and the Garden Museum. Li finished her Bachelor of Music degree and Master of Music degree (with distinction) in composition at the Royal Academy of Music with scholarship. Currently, she is a third year Ph.D. composer at the same institution studying with Philip Cashian and David Sawer.
Hotels near St Mary Le Strand Church
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Private Apartment - Covent
Located 200 metres from Somerset House, Private Apartment - Covent Garden - Museum Area offers accommodation in London. The apartment is 300 metres from Lyceum Theatre. Free WiFi is provided throughout the property.
Strand Continental
In the heart of Londons Theatreland, Strand Continental offers basic, budget accommodation, an authentic 1940s-style bar and the India Club Restaurant. Temple Tube Station is a 5-minute walk away..
The Waldorf Hilton
The Waldorf Hilton is situated in Londons West End, 150 metres from The Royal Opera House. It boasts spacious, elegant rooms, a chandelier-lit restaurant, and a fitness club..
ME London by Melia
Set on the Strand, ME London by Melia overlooks the impressive Somerset House. With international fine dining, this elegant hotel offers the STK London restaurant..
Private Apartments - The
Private Apartments - The Strand Collection - Covent Garden is set in London, 300 metres from Somerset House. Lyceum Theatre is 400 metres away. Free WiFi is available throughout the property.
9 Siddons Court
Set in London, this apartment is 100 metres from Theatre Royal Drury Lane. 9 Siddons Court features views of the city and is 200 metres from Lyceum Theatre. Free WiFi is offered .
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