Strings Without Borders

Featuring Juilliard graduate, award-winning, multi-instrumentalist Strauss Shi, alongside TY Zhang and Lu Liu, this program brings together Eastern and Western traditions through dynamic collaboration and storytelling. Strauss Shi and TY Zhang were both awarded the Winner and Audience Prize at the Concert Artists Guild Victor Elmaleh Competition, becoming the first violin–guitar duo in the competition’s 70+ year history to achieve this distinction.

This concert is kindly presented and supported by First Unitarian Church. We would love to see you there!

Strings Without Borders

Saturday, March 28 | 7:30 p.m.

First Unitarian Universalist Church of San Diego - Hillcrest

About the Concert:

A vibrant celebration of musical virtuosity, blending Chinese heritage with a border-crossing musical journey.

Program Highlights:

Section I — Roots: Memory and Origin: A return to the landscapes, traditions, and emotional depth of Chinese music, exploring cultural identity through time-honored melodies.

Section II — Routes: Crossing and Exchange: A musical journey shaped by movement and encounter, where traditions meet, evolve, and transform through collaboration and improvisation.

We hope you can join us for this meaningful and inspiring evening. Please feel free to share this with your network—we truly appreciate your support in helping us spread the word.

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