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URL:https://japanesegarden.org/events/special-recital-andy-akiho-jeffrey-zeigler/
SUMMARY:Special Recital and Q&amp\;A with Andy Akiho &amp\; Jeffrey Zeigler
DESCRIPTION:\nAndy Akiho and Jeffrey Zeigler \n\n\n\nJoin us at the Cultural Corner from 1:15-2:15pm for a free recital and Q&amp\;A by&nbsp\;Jeffrey Zeigler&nbsp\;(Cello) and&nbsp\;Andy Akiho&nbsp\;(Steel Pan\; Composer). They will explore the musical and philosophical themes of&nbsp\;Nisei&nbsp\;– Akiho’s first cello&nbsp\;concerto\, which will be&nbsp\;premiered by the Oregon Symphony&nbsp\;and Jeffrey Zeigler on October 5-7 at the Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall.\n\n\n\nThe title&nbsp\;Nisei&nbsp\;takes its name from the first generation of Japanese American children born in the United States. The piece was written by Akiho for Zeigler\, who are both half-Japanese. The&nbsp\;concerto&nbsp\;draws upon the two men’s diverse musical roots and shared cultural lineage: both Akiho and Zeigler have roots in South Carolina and have collaborated artistically for more than a decade. In the piece\, Akiho infuses the traditional chamber orchestra with a culmination of his many musical influences over the years: the rhythms of Trinidadian steel&nbsp\;pan orchestras and West African drum and dance ensembles\,&nbsp\;the&nbsp\;sounds&nbsp\;of the Japanese Koto\, the jazz solos of John Coltrane and Miles Davis\, and the bold sonic experiments of Zeigler himself. The&nbsp\;concerto&nbsp\;delivers a deeply personal examination of identity\, artistic voice\, and the collision of cultures that have shaped both Akiho and Zeigler’s lives. This recital and Q&amp\;A will speak to those same themes and influences.\n\n\n\nTo join the Oregon Symphony concert on October 5-7\, use promo code&nbsp\;NISEI25&nbsp\;for BOGO tickets and no handling fees.\n\n\n\n\n\nPerforming Artist Profiles\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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CATEGORIES:Demonstrations & Performances
LOCATION:Jordan Schnitzer Japanese Arts Learning Center\, 611 SW Kingston Ave.\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97212\, United States
GEO:45.51862;-122.708431
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