Cultural Convergences: The Music of Huang Ruo & Gustav Mahler with Modern Dance

New York-based orchestra Ensemble 212 and Michael Mao Dance present a stunning visual and musical collaboration titled “Cultural Convergences” celebrating NYC Immigrant Heritage week. The performance features the music of award-winning composer Huang Ruo and the world premiere of Mahler’s Der Abschied from Das Lied von der Erde in a new version for large chamber ensemble by Yoon Jae Lee. Mezzo-Soprano Hyona Kim is the featured soloist and guest conductor Kyunghun Kim will lead the ensemble. Program: Huang Ruo: Drama Theater I: Sound of Hand Huang Ruo: Drama Theater II: Shifting Shades for Percussion, Piano, Cello & 18 Beer Bottles Mahler: ”Der Abschied” from Das Lied von der Erde (new version for large chamber ensemble by Yoon Jae Lee) World Premiere Artists: Michael Mao Dance; Ayano Kataoka, Percussion; Hyona Kim, Mezzo-soprano; Kyunghun Kim, Conductor