Piano Recital: Chinese Folk Inspirations
5 – 6PM
Celebrate Spring Festival with a vibrant piano concert of Chinese folk-inspired music—plus stories behind the music.
Celebrate the Spring Festival season with a vivid piano program inspired by Chinese folk song and opera. Pianist Yingqi Wang performs beloved works by Jianzhong Wang (1933–2016)（王建中）, including selections from Five Yunnan Folk Songs（《云南民歌五首》）, Red Flowers Blooming All Over the Mountain（《山丹丹花开红艳艳》）, Embroidering the Golden Plaque（《绣金匾》）, and the sparkling showpiece A Hundred Birds Paying Respect to the Phoenix（《百鸟朝凤》）. The evening also features Zhang Zhao’s Pi Huang (b. 1964)（张朝《皮黄》）, a dramatic work influenced by traditional Chinese opera gestures and colors.
This recital includes brief, audience-friendly introductions to help you listen for the stories, regional styles, and instrumental imitations embedded in the music. No prior knowledge needed—just come enjoy an energetic, colorful concert that blends tradition with concert-piano brilliance.
Program: Jianzhong Wang（王建中） • Zhang Zhao（张朝）
Duration: 60 minutes
About the artist
Dr. Yingqi Wang is a Boston-area pianist and educator whose work bridges Western classical traditions and Chinese musical aesthetics. She holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Piano Performance from the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, where she studied with Paul Barnes. Her interpretations are informed by research on Jianzhong Wang and Chinese folk-inspired piano repertoire. In 2025, she appeared in solo recitals at Westbrook Recital Hall (Lincoln), M. Steinert & Sons (Newton), and Boston’s Piano Craft Gallery.
Website: yingqiwang.com