Wu Man has wrapped up an extremely busy and exciting 2007. Here are some of the highlights...
CONCERTS
 Wu Man continued her acclaimed recitals: ‘Wu Man & Friends' and 'Ancient
Dances' performing throughout the U.S. and Europe. She gave the world
premiere of 'Soliloquio Serrano' for solo pipa, written for her by
Gabriela L. Frank.
During the spring Wu Man toured Asia with the Kronos Quartet and their
concert together in Shanghai was named Best Concert of the Year by
Gramophone Magazine of China. This past summer, Wu Man toured with the
Silk Road Ensemble in China and she joined Yo Yo Ma and the Ensemble for a
special performance at the Shanghai Special Olympics that was broadcast live on worldwide.
DEBUTS
Wu Man gave a highly anticipated concert with the Chicago Symphony
Orchestra performing Lou Harrison's Pipa Concerto which was written for
her in 1997. She recorded this concerto with the CSO. Also, Wu Man gave
her Latin American solo debut with the National Symphony Orchestra of
Mexico to thunderous applause in Mexico City at Palacio Belles Artes.
CD RELEASES
Available on Nonesuch February 2008: Terry Riley's 'The Cusp of Magic'
with Kronos Quartet written for Wu Man and Kronos [www.nonesuch.com]. Coming out this spring is 'Traditions and Transformations: Sounds of Silk Road Chicago' featuring Wu Man's stunning performance of Lou Harrison's Pipa Concerto with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra on the CSO Resound label. This album also features Yo Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble [www.cso.org/resound].
Wu Man also recorded with the Moscow Soloist Ensemble directed by violist
Yuri Bashmet in an rare performance of Tan Dun's Concero for Pipa and String Orchestra.Watch for this CD in the fall.
Upcoming Highlights
Highlights of Wu Man's schedule for 2008 include a US tour of 'Wu Man with the Bay Area Shawm Band' in Nashville, Ann Arbor, Seattle and New York City. This special collaboration features Wu Man and the band performing ancient musical traditions of rural China. Additionally her recitals 'Wu
Man and Friends' will be performed throughout the US. She is continuing to
develop her collaborations with the Kronos Quartet on several new projects
and is working with the Silk Road Ensemble at Tanglewood, on tour in the
US and in Japan featuring new works written by composers from around the
world. Wu Man also is making her debut with the Kansas City Symphony
featuring several concertos from her repertoire.
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