Han Chen appears in Program 1 (May 9) and Program 4 (May 11).

For the tickets and complete programs for the festival, please click more info.

This ambitious four-concert festival explores musical thought and inspirations from the City of Light. Conor Hanick, Lucy Fitz Gibbon, George Nickson and Samantha Bennett all take solo turns, conducted by Maurice Cohn and supported by a cast of 19 new music all stars.

Programs that involve Han Chen:

Program 1:

Unsuk Chin - Acrostic Wordplay
Kaija Saariaho - Graal Theatre

Program 4:
Boulez - Sur Incises

PIANIST HAN CHEN TO PERFORM IN “PARISIAN REFRACTION,”

A MICRO-FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY ENSEMBLE NEW SRQ

SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY MEADOWS SCHOOL OF THE ARTS

& THE DALLAS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA, APRIL 23 & 28, 2024

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The scintillating pianist Han Chen has been invited to participate in a four-day festival entitled “Parisian Refraction,” in Dallas April 23 – 28, 2024. He will join soprano Lucy Fitz Gibbon for a rendition of Unsuk Chin’s “Acrostic Wordplay” and violinist Samantha Bennett in Kaija Saariaho’s Graal Theatre on Tuesday evening, April 23, 2024, 7:30 p.m. To close the festival, on Sunday, April 28, 2024, 7:30 p.m., he will be part of a performance of Pierre Boulez’ trailblazing Sur Incises, scored for three harps, three pianists and three percussionists, led by George Nickson, Principal Percussionist of the Dallas Symphony. These concerts take place at the Caruth Auditorium of the Owen Arts Center, SMU Meadows School of the Arts (6101 Bishop, Dallas, TX 75205).

“Parisian Refraction” showcases and highlights the similarities and global differences of musicians who have been changed by Paris. It’s an exploration of works and composers that embody the City of Light, have been commissioned by groups in Paris, or are deeply inspired and affected by the French capital. For complete Festival program information please visit Ensemble NEW SRQ’s website.