LunART Festival

media release: LunART Festival 2025

Her Legacy, Our Voice panel

Wednesday, May 28, 7:30 PM | Arts + Lit Lab: Honoring the Past. Shaping the Future.

Throughout history, women artists have shaped the world with their voices, visions, and creativity—often against immense challenges. "Her Legacy, Our Voice" is a powerful panel discussion that brings together three artists who are strengthening the legacy of women in the arts while paving their own distinct creative path.

Panelists:

Dr. Chen Yi (composer)

Adriana Zabala (vocalist)

Desere Mayo (portrait artist)

Gala Chamber Music Concerts

Friday, May 30, 7:30 PM | WYSO, Rehearsal A: The first of two gala concerts will be an exhilarating ride for audiences as the performers guide them through the Eastern landscape with Chen Yi's "Qi," a free-spirited dance with 2025 Call for Scores Winner Lingbo Ma's "Dance Unleashed," and The Trial of Susan B. Anthony, written by Steven Mark Kohn and featuring guest soprano, Adriana Zabala.

Saturday, May 31, 7:30 PM | WYSO, Rehearsal A: Experience a whirlwind of incredible works by composers Rebecca Clarke, Louise Farrenc, Chen Yi (Composer-in-Residence), Sato Matsui (world premiere), and two of our 2025 Call for Scores winners, Stella G. Gitelman Willoughby and Jennifer Margaret Barker. Join us to explore this fascinating soundscape created by women's voices of the past and present.

Composers Hub Spotlight Concert

Sunday, June 1, 2:30 PM | WYSO, Rehearsal B: The grand finale of “Her Legacy, Our Voice” unites seven composers from across the globe, whose distinct creative voices are shaping the landscape of 21st century music. LunART’s Composers Hub fellows join forces with our Composer-in-Residence Dr. Chen Yi for a week of workshops and collaboration, culminating in this one-of-a-kind sonic palette. Expect to be inspired by works that integrate Eastern and Western elements, challenge the emotional and technical boundaries of music, and filter our perspective through a new prism. Reception to follow!