Renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Man is set to perform classic and contemporary chamber orchestra works with progressive New York classical ensemble The Knights.

Recognized as the world's premier pipa virtuoso and as a leading ambassador of Chinese music, Wu Man creates and fosters projects that give this ancient instrument a new role in today's music world.

A Grammy-nominated artist, she has collaborated with Yo-Yo Ma on the recording of Silk Road and worked with renowned musicians including Tan Dun and the Kronos Quartet.

Hailed as "the future of classical music in America" by the Los Angeles Times, The Knights are an ensemble of adventurous musicians from the New York music scene who cultivate collaborative music-making and creatively engage audiences in the shared joy of musical performance.

Their unique roster includes composers, arrangers, singer-songwriters, and improvisers who bring a range of cultural influences to the group including jazz, klezmer, pop, and indie rock music. The orchestra's extensive repertoire features traditional and contemporary masterworks of classical, popular, and world music in collaboration with such artists as soprano Dawn Upshaw and violinist Gilshaham.

Date: Feb 6, 8-10pm

Venue: Asia Society, 725 Park Avenue, New York

Website: www.asiasociety.org

(China Daily 01/25/2013 page23)