Charles Yang & Peter Dugan

The genre-defying duo of vocalist-violinist Charles Yang and pianist Peter Dugan presents a thrilling program that spans classical virtuosity, soulful resonance, and contemporary innovation. A multiple GRAMMY Award-winner and recipient of the Leonard Bernstein Award, Charles Yang blends classical and electric violin with soul-stirring vocals, having performed as a soloist with orchestras worldwide and collaborated with top recording artists. Peter Dugan, a sought-after multi-genre pianist and host of NPR’s “From the Top,” who has performed with luminaries like Itzhak Perlman and Renee Fleming, brings his dynamic artistry to this program. Both graduates of The Juilliard School, they serve as Artists-in-Residence at New York’s Kaufman Music Center and the Cali School of Music at Montclair State University. This performance fuses their classical roots with fearless improvisation, weaving a rich tapestry of sound that bridges musical worlds. Yang and Dugan’s synergy promises a dazzling celebration of creativity, offering an unforgettable night of music-making.

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