Preview of Identity guzheng concerto

Identity – Zhongshan Zuang, a new concerto for orchestra and guzheng (Chinese zither) enjoyed a preview performance at the San Gabriel Mission Playhouse on October 24th, 2009. The performance featured guzheng virtuoso Chang Su as soloist, and a 69-piece orchestra led by conductor Case Scaglione, music director of the YMF Debut Orchestra. Identity was composed by Michael Gordon Shapiro, incorporating themes by composer/producer Victor Cheng.

The piece is currently in preparation for a second concert in Los Angeles, with plans underway for performances in Taiwan and mainland China.