ArcoStrum brings together violinist Strauss Shi and classical guitarist TY Zhang, who also double on the Chinese erhu, dizi (bamboo flute), and electric guitar. They seamlessly combine Eastern and Western cultures--from reimagined Chinese folk songs to famous classical pieces--while bringing the energy of contemporary rock. ArcoStrum's innovative program offers an immersive, movie-like experience and promises a transformative musical journey that crosses cultures and generations.
Program
ARCOSTRUM
ArcoStrum Overture [7']
ANTONIO VIVALDI
Summer from The Four Seasons, arr. ArcoStrum (1723) [4']
III. Presto
Winter from The Four Seasons, arr. David Galvez (1723) [5']
I. Allegro non molto
ZHIHUI LI
Ink Orchid Pavilion arr. ArcoStrum (2011) [4']
HAIHUAI HUANG
Horse Racing arr. ArcoStrum (1959) [3']
RADAMES GNATTALI
Suite Retratos, arr. ArcoStrum (1958) [5']
IV. Chiquinha Gonzaga (Corta Jaca)
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from Schindler's List, arr. ArcoStrum (1993) [4']
KATONA TWINS
Michael Jackson meets Scarlatti, arr. ArcoStrum (2024) [4']
Program is subject to change.
Strauss Shi, violin
TY Zhang, guitar
ArcoStrum brings together violinist Strauss Shi and classical guitarist TY Zhang, who also double on the Chinese erhu, dizi (bamboo flute), and electric guitar. They seamlessly combine Eastern and Western cultures--from reimagined Chinese folk songs to famous classical pieces--while bringing the energy of contemporary rock. ArcoStrum's innovative program offers an immersive, movie-like experience and promises a transformative musical journey that crosses cultures and generations.
Program
ARCOSTRUM
ArcoStrum Overture [7']
ANTONIO VIVALDI
Summer from The Four Seasons, arr. ArcoStrum (1723) [4']
III. Presto
Winter from The Four Seasons, arr. David Galvez (1723) [5']
I. Allegro non molto
ZHIHUI LI
Ink Orchid Pavilion arr. ArcoStrum (2011) [4']
HAIHUAI HUANG
Horse Racing arr. ArcoStrum (1959) [3']
RADAMES GNATTALI
Suite Retratos, arr. ArcoStrum (1958) [5']
IV. Chiquinha Gonzaga (Corta Jaca)
JOHN WILLIAMS
Theme from Schindler's List, arr. ArcoStrum (1993) [4']