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~Friday, OCT 23, 2026 at 7:30pm - Nicholas Music Center~

Join us for an extraordinary evening of music that bridges world-class Western classical masterworks with cherished Taiwanese folk traditions. Organized by Artisan Music Academy, this special concert brings together internationally acclaimed soloists, distinguished guest artists, and music lovers from across Central Jersey.

Featured soloist Prof. Shien-Ta Su—former Dean of Music at Taipei National University of the Arts and long-time Concertmaster of the Taipei Philharmonic Orchestra—returns to New Jersey to headline an inspiring program celebrating shared heritage, artistic mastery, and cross-cultural resonance.

🎻 Musical Highlights & Repertoire

The evening’s program seamlessly blends celebrated classical pieces with timeless Taiwanese melodies arranged for violin and piano:

● Western Classical Masterpieces: Works by Gabriel Fauré (Berceuse, Op. 16), Frédéric Chopin / arr. Sarasate (Nocturne in E-flat Major), Bedřich Smetana (From My Homeland), Edward Elgar (La Capricieuse), Amy Beach (Romance, Op. 23), Louis Spohr (Grand Duo for 2 Violins in A Minor, Op. 67 No. 1), Moritz Moszkowski (Suite for

Two Violins & Piano, Op. 71) and Anotonio Vivaldi (Concerto for 4 Violins in B Minor, RV 580).

● Beloved Folk & Cultural Melodies: Vibrant arrangements of Green Island Serenade, The Moon Represents My Heart, She is Our Darling, Wife, etc.