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Xuefei Yang plays China's - National Center for the Performing Arts / CCTV

The world's leading classical guitarist is back in town. Beijing native Xuefei Yang graced the stage at the National Center for the Performing Arts with her concert "From Bach To Brazil". Culture Express was there on the evening of her mesmerizing performance. Beijing native Xuefei Yang graced the stage at the National Center for the Performing Arts with her concert "From Bach To Brazil". 

From Bach's Concerto in E major to Dilermando Reis' Eternale Saudade, classical guitarist Xuefei Yang performed to an eclectic program that demonstrated both the emotional range of her instrument as well as her artistry. The concerts also features some brand new pieces from her new album "Colours of Brazil", inspired by the bold and diverse Brazilian music, which has always influenced Yang. A proponent of Chinese music, Yang also presented an adaptation of a classic Guzheng piece entitled "Fisherman's Song at Eventide" that particularly struck a chord with the evening's audience.

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