A Musical Conversation with Sean Gao and Friends on Tradition and Innovation in Chinese Music

 

Thursday, January 23, 2025

5:30 - 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

In Person at the Frick Fine Arts Building,

University of Pittsburgh Oakland Campus, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
 

The world needs music and art to help solve some global issues more than ever. If leaders and people are looking for happiness, sustainability, justice and hope, they shall look to music and art.” - Sean Gao 

For 30 years, Sean Gao (University of Delaware) has been a global engagement professional and an environmental artist who is an advocate for the sustainability of performing art, quality education and environmental justice and policy. 

Humans have always been a musical species from the beginning of time, and Sean believes music is from the people and for the people. This audience-centered musical conversation will feature instrumental and vocal music from the East and West to inspire teachers and students about teaching and learning Asian content. The guest artists include members of his world traveling 6-WIRE trio and others.

A reception of Light Refreshments to follow the lecture and performance.

Educators will receive Act 48 hours and free parking at Soldiers & Sailors Garage in Oakland.  

 

 
A Musical Conversation with Sean Gao and Friends on Tradition and Innovation in Chinese Music
Thursday, January 23, 2025 - 17:30 to 19:00
Musical Performance
Event Location: 
Frick Fine Arts Building