(Partner Event) Latin American and Chinese Musical Landscapes

Join Puerto Rican guitarist Dr. José Maldonado and Chinese pianist Dr. Weiwei Zhai for an evening of music from China and Latin America. The program will feature traditional Chinese folk songs, Latin American boleros, and twentieth-century and contemporary works by composers from Mexico, Costa Rica, and Puerto Rico. When: Friday, May 2nd at 7:00 PM Where: Bloomingdale School of Music, 323 West 108th Street, New York, NY 10025 Free and open to the public! Weiwei & José is a classical guitar and piano duo based in New York City, composed of Chinese pianist Dr. Weiwei Zhai and Puerto Rican guitarist Dr. José Maldonado. Together, they perform classical repertoire as well as music from their cultural backgrounds, creating programs that highlight the rich timbres of their instruments and reflect their artistic identities. Learn more at: www.josemaldonadoguitar.com www.weiweizhaipiano.com