Praised by Classical Guitar Magazine for “having the star potential to serve as inspiration for new generations of guitarists to come,” the Beijing Guitar Duo make their Newport debut at the historic Redwood Library and Athenæum. Meng Su and Yameng Wang have performed around the world in famous halls such as the Concertgebouw, Palau de Musica, Tchaikovsky Hall, and Carnegie Hall, and their recordings, including a Latin-GRAMMY-nominated debut, have earned acclaim for artistry that “exceeds their years.” Blending their impeccable technique with the warmth and charm of the Redwood Library and Athenæum, this delightful afternoon concert invites listeners into an intimate musical conversation featuring works by Franck, Debussy, Piazzolla, and more.
Meng Su, guitar
Yameng Wang, guitar
PROGRAM
FRANCK Prélude, Fugue et Variation, Op. 18
I. Prélude
II. Lento
III. Fugue (Allegretto man non troppo)
IV. Variation (Andantino)
DEBUSSY Petite Suite
I. En bateau
II. Cortège
III. Menuet
IV. Ballet
GNATTALI Selections from Suite Retratos
I. Ernesto Nazareth (Valse)
II. Anacleto de Medeiros (Schottish)
III. Chiquinha Gonzaga (Corta Jaca)
INTERMISSION
TAN DUN Selections from Eight Memories in Watercolor, Op. 1
I. Staccato Beans
II. Herdsboy’s Song
III. Blue Nun
IV. Floating Clouds
V. Sunrain
GRANADOS Valses Poéticos
I. Vivace molto
II. Melodico
III. Tempo de vals noble
IV. Tempo de vals lento
V. Allegro humoristico
VI. Allegretto (elegante)
VII. Quasi ad libitum (sentimental)
Vivo
Presto-Andante-Tempo del primer vals
PIAZZOLLA Tango Suite
I. Allegro
II. Andante
III. Allegro
*Program subject to change
