After the Revolution: The Life and Music of Chen Yi and Zhou Long

Описание: After the Revolution: The Life and Music of Chen Yi and Zhou Long
Performed by 45th Parallel Universe
Friday, June 20, 2025 @ Patricia Reser Center for the Arts

The story of composers Chen Yi and Zhou Long is one of love; for each other and for the music that has led them on a remarkable journey from the forced labor camps of the Cultural Revolution to the US. The critical acclaim for their brilliant music is richly deserved, including the Pulitzer Prize for Mr. Zhou and the Charles Ives Living Award for Ms. Chen.

Join us for a special evening of words and music, as we welcome Chen Yi and Zhou Long to Portland for a program that will mix western and eastern music and instruments, with commentary by the composers that provides compelling context to their music.


WORKS

00:00 Chen Yi Interview 1
07:06 Zhou Long: Chinese Folk Songs
21:50 Zhou Long Interview 1
28:33 Zhou Long: Song of the Ch’in
37:57 Chen Yi Interview 2
39:45 Chen Yi: Fiddle Suite
56:36 Chen Yi / Zhou Long Interview
58:51 Chen Yi: Energetic Duo
1:00:47 Chen Yi Interview 3
1:03:14 Traditional Melody
1:08:21 Zhou Long Interview 2
1:09:49 Zhou Long: Tales from the Cave


PERFORMERS

Ron Blessinger, violin
Shin-young Kwon, violin
Ann Medellin, violin
Charles Noble, viola
Marilyn de Oliveira, cello

Sergio Carreno, percussion
Brian Gardiner, percussion
Terry Longshore, percussion
Chris Whyte, percussion

Guowei Wang, huqin

Curated by Ron Blessinger