Classical Jam is a distinctly unique ensemble joining together the highest caliber of performances with engaging presentations. Programs include themes such as "From The Street To The Concert Hall" to "Imagination And Process," exploring wide- ranging repertoire from established classical works, new works and early music, to world-influenced classical music. For more information, please go to Classical Jam
Duo Divina
Brought by their mutual passion for chamber music, cellist Wendy Law and Pianist Gloria Chien started performing together since their teenage years. The dynamic duo has performed together in numerous occasions including venues such as Boston's Jordan Hall and Royal Palace of Chile. Equally committed to music education and outreach activites, the duo was recently invited byt he Quad City Arts to perform a two-week residency in Quad Cities.
Voyage To The Exotics Series
In addition to the traditional recitals, Ms. Law ventures into a new genre of music making. Her interdisciplinary thematic Series “Voyage To The Exotics” explore collaborations with other instrumentalists as well as artists from different mediums including composers, dancers, choreographers, actors, writers and other instrumentalists. The programs always promote music of our time while maintaining the virtue of traditional classics. The programs can be performed with or without the collaborations:
1) "Voyage - A Folk Tale" - features a multi-dimensional collage of folk influenced music, dance, theatre and folk-story telling. The concert features folk influenced music by Schumann, Janacek, Bright Sheng, and Bartok, interwoven by a newly written folk story told by writer and actress Mahira Kakkar. With the addition of new music by composer Nora Korll-Rosenbaum, and breathtaking choreography by choreographer and dancer Vernon Gooden, the collaborations create a multi-dimensional collage of music, dance and theatre.
2) "La Pasion"- features sensual cello music from Spain to South America, exploring melodious Mexican and Brazilian songs, the passion of the Tango, and the unique rhythms of Spanish dances. "La Pasion" includes works by Villa-Lobos, Piazzolla, Ravel, and De Falla.
3) "Shall We Dance?"- features cello dance music and live dance performances including folk, argentine tango, polonaise, and spanish dances. Featured composers include Chopin, Piazzolla, Bartok,and Cassado.
4) "Sweet Suites"- features solo cello suites from different periods by Britten, Cassado, and Bolcom, with special attention to Bach Suite #5, played in the Lute version. .
Teaching Artist at the New York Philharmonic
Wendy Tours with the New York Philharmonic Orchestra's Teaching Artists Ensemble
Wendy Law, Teaching Artist at the New York Philharmonic Orchestra, is committed to education and bringing music to wider audiences.
In addition to enjoying an active performing career, Wendy shares her knowledge of music with NYC Public School children using Aesthetic Education and interactive activities that explore diverse musical ideas and concepts. She also gives workshops for school teachers in support of music education.
Wendy is in the midst of a tour presenting over 20 interactive concerts to New York City area schools in all five boroughs. These interactive concerts strive to cultivate active listening skills, deepen the students' knowledge of music, as well as arouse excitement in music making and appreciation.
