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Sunday, April 22 • 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Le Courlis Cendré: Catalogue D'Oiseaux (Catalog of the Birds)

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Performed by Xintong Zang


French composer and ornithologist Olivier Messiaen’s exquisite work, comprising thirteen solo piano pieces, each named for a different bird, will be performed in its entirety throughout the day on the hour by a cast of pianists, with a culminating hour-long concert given by the acclaimed soloist Taka Kigawa at 6:30 pm. Following the concert, philosopher Simon Critchley and Museum ornithologist Paul Sweet will lead a discussion and Q&A. RSVP for Taka Kigawa's evening performance here. 
Please RSVP for piano performances starting before 10 am or after 5:45 pm.
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Xintong Zang

Xintong Zang is a Chinese pianist who has performed throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S. Her repertoire ranges from the Baroque period to the 21st century, including 12 concertos and thousands of solo works. Along with her interests in chamber music and performing new works, she is a graduate stu... Read More →


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