Baruch Performing Arts Center ends 2024-25 season on a high note with classical accordionist Hanzhi Wang
May 19 program features music by Bach, Piazzolla, original compositions and more
On Monday, May 19 at 7 pm, classical accordionist Hanzhi Wang returns to Baruch Performing Arts Center's stage after her wildly popular performance last season. Her program, which closes out Baruch PAC's 2024-25 concert season, brings summer to the stage with two works by Vivaldi and Piazzolla inspired by that season. She also performs music by Bach and two of her original compositions. Full program details below.
A groundbreaking artist, Hanzhi was the first accordionist to win Young Concert Artists International Auditions, the first to be named Musical America’s “New Artist of the Month,” and the first solo accordionist on WQXR Radio’s Young Artists Showcase. She has performed in the U.S. from coast to coast including UC Santa Barbara’s Lively Arts and The Morgan Library & Museum in New York City. Composers Martin Lohse, James Black, and Sophia Gubaidulina have written and dedicated works to her. Her awards include the Ruth Laredo Prize, and a career development award from YCA, and first price in the 40th Castelfiadardo International Accordion Compeition in Italy.
Tickets to the May 19 recital are $40, available online here. The entrance to Baruch PAC (55 Lexington Ave. New York, NY) is on 25th street between Third and Lexington avenues.
Monday, May 19, 2025 at 7 pm
Baruch Performing Arts Center presents:
Accordionist Hanzhi Wang
Engelman Recital Hall at Baruch Performing Arts Center
55 Lexington Ave., New York, NY (enter on 25th St. between 3rd and Lexington Aves)
Tickets are $40 available here
PROGRAM
J.S. Bach: Chorale Prelude BWV 639
J.S. Bach: Sheep May Safely Graze BWV 208 J.S. Bach: Chorale from the Cantata BWV 147
Hanzhi Wang: Sunrise Chanting
Hanzhi Wang: Mountain's Song
Saad Haddad: Shifting Sands
Martin Lohse: Menuetto
Martin Lohse: Autumn Rain
Astor Piazzolla: Verano Porteno/Summer
Antonio Vivaldi: Summer (Mvt. 1)