Fremont students from Ker Qi’s Studio will play violin and viola at a benefit concert on June 8, with proceeds going to POP’s Foundation, a charity that serves disabled and abandoned orphans in Tianjin, China. Performers are Michael Liu, Claire Yang, Andrew Luo, Jasleen Lu, Ishani Roy, Gurchit Singh, Michael Li, Jessica Li, Hanyu Zhou, Ivy Zhang and Lucas Li. Pianist Dr. Anny Cheng will accompany. While the concert is free to attend, donations via cash, check or online contribution are welcome.
Violin Benefit Concert
Sunday, June 8
2:30pm
Music Recital Hall
Santa Clara University Performing Arts Center
114 Franklin St., Santa Clara
Free admission; Reception to follow
Also on June 8, students from Marina Grudskaya’s Piano Studio will give their yearly recital. Students of all levels will perform, and Grudskaya will also play duets with her students. Performers include Meghna Albert, Nathan Chan, Kaela Siu, Aidan Siu, Vishnu Manikandan, Nathan Manikandan, Koyel Das, Jason Li, Jessica Li, Suhaila Zaman and Kaun Yao.
Grudskaya shared, “Public performance is a vital experience and a skill that is cultivated through practice…The ultimate goal is for students to reach their highest level of performance and experience the satisfaction of sharing their music with others.”
Marina Grudskaya’s Piano Studio Recital
Sunday, June 8
1 – 3pm
First United Methodist Church
2950 Washington Blvd., Fremont
Free to the public
On Wednesday, June 11, Modern Natya Company will put on a dance performance at Central Park in Fremont. The performance fuses Bharatanatyam, Carnatic music, and Baroque Opera to explore themes such as bravery and resilience. This event is co-produced by Fremont Cultural Arts Council along with Asian-Pacific Islander Cultural Center as part of the 28th Annual United States of Asian America Festival.
Veera: The Origins of Courage
Wednesday, June 11
6pm
Fremont Central Park Performance Pavilion
40204 Paseo Padre Pkwy, Fremont
ASL-Interpreted with Deaf and Hearing Interpreters
Pre-registration link: swetha.productions/veera
Free, for all ages
