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DESCRIPTION:The world fusion music group Ancient Future features master musicians from 
 many traditions who work together in different ensemble configurations. 
 This improvisatory collaboration between Ancient Future leader Matthew 
 Montfort and Shenshen Zhang showcases the beautiful tone colors of the 
 Chinese pipa and scalloped fretboard guitar in traditional and contemporary 
 arrangements. \n\nAdvance tickets are $25 general, $20 seniors and under 
 18, at Tiburon Town Hall, Landmarks Office, and Ticketleap.com. Tickets are 
 $5 more at door. For more information, call 415-435-1853.\n\nMatthew 
 Montfort is a pioneer of the scalloped fretboard guitar and is recognized 
 as one of the world's 100 Greatest Acoustic Guitarists by 
 DigitalDreamDoor.com, a curated "best of" site, along with such luminaries 
 as Michael Hedges and Merle Travis. He has performed concerts worldwide, 
 from the Festival Internacional de la Guitarra on the golden coast of Spain 
 to the Festival of India in Mumbai. He has performed live on national radio 
 and TV shows such as the Echoes Living Room Concerts on Public Radio 
 International, and the Rachel Maddow Show on MSNBC. He has worked with many 
 world music legends, including tabla phenomenon Zakir Hussain and Chinese 
 zither master Zhao Hui. Montfort wrote the book Ancient Traditions – 
 Future Possibilities: Rhythmic Training Through the Traditions of Africa, 
 Bali, and India, which has been used by many musicians to improve their 
 rhythm skills. \n\nA native of Wenzhou, China, Shenshen Zhang began playing 
 the pipa at the age of nine. At thirteen, she auditioned and was accepted 
 into the prestigious Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where in 
 1992, she was awarded a Bachelor's Degree. In 2005, Ms. Zhang received 
 Master's Degree in Musicology from Xiamen University. As an 
 award-​​winning concert soloist, she performed and toured extensively 
 throughout Asia and the U.S. Since making her home in SF Bay Area in 2006, 
 Ms. Zhang has combined her lengthy performance career and her vast 
 experience as an educator, preserving the musical heritage of China while 
 also exploring other world cultures. From 2015–2017, Ms. Zhang taught in 
 Stanford University as music instructor and conductor. In 2022, Ms. Zhang 
 joined the Music Department at Santa Clara University as an applied 
 instructor. She also has her own pipa studio in Silicon Valley where she 
 teaches classical Chinese music. Her solo album, ‘Serenity,’ released 
 in 2019, features a collection of traditional pipa masterpieces. Shenshen 
 has been exploring new musical conversations with her ongoing live 
 improvisations and collaborations with the pioneering world music ensemble 
 Ancient Future, and world music artists group Common Sounds Ensemble. She 
 also was selected to the Bay Area pilot program by American Composers 
 Forum, and her original composition will be released early Spring in 2024 
 on the Innova recording label. \n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/03/20/18864380.php
SUMMARY:Ancient Future Guitar and Pipa Duet Concert
LOCATION:Old St. Hilary's Landmark, 201 Esperanza St., Tiburon, CA 94920\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2024/03/20/18864380.php
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