Lunar New Year
Min Xiao-Fen & River Guerguerian perform for historical silent films to celebrate the Lunar New Year

This event is a treat for cinephiles and music aficionados alike. Following “White Lotus,”Ms Min’s acclaimed score for the 1934 classic Chinese silent film “The Goddess,” she received a commission from the Smithsonian Institution in 2023 to compose new original soundtracks for “Romance of the Fruit Peddler” and “Romance of the Western Chamber,” two historical Chinese silent films from the 1920s. Now these two scores are being recorded an album “Metta.” Known for her innovative approach to traditional music and her ability to seamlessly integrate diverse musical styles, Ms. Min will perform with master percussionist River Guerguerian, a leading figure in classical, jazz, and world music. Together, they bring a unique cross-cultural expression and artistic vision to the stage. Both films will be shown during the performance.

This show will be performed Thursday, January 30th at 7:30 pm in Tryon Fine Arts Center's Pavillion.

Tickets are $25 per person. Beverages will be for sale.