Flutist Demarre McGill & Violinist Kate Hatmaker are 'Art of Élan', Presenting Tan Dun's 'Ghost Opera' at San Diego Museum of Art 7 PM Nov. 20

About Art of Élan

For the past 5 years, Art of Élan has been pioneering unique events and bringing the excitement of classical music to diverse audiences.  Created by violinist Kate Hatmaker and flutist Demarre McGill, Art of Élan is breaking down the barriers that surround classical music through its innovative, one-hour programming.  By drawing inspiration from the word élan, which represents momentum, vigor and spirit, and providing an opportunity to connect directly with concertgoers, Art of Élan hopes to engage and energize audiences in new ways.  

Please join us for our upcoming "Ghost Opera" concert, taking place at 7pm on Tuesday, November 20th at The San Diego Museum of Art. This is the second of four concerts in our "In Your Dreams" season, which explores, through music, the quirky world of the subconscious. From Tan Dun's haunting "Ghost Opera" and David Bruce's spirited work "Steampunk" to an exploration of the traditional and contemporary sounds of India, this colorful season will take you on a musical journey through all of the unpredictable, terrifying, sensuous and whimsical things that happen in your dreams. For this performance, Art of Élan will once again turn the James Copley Auditorium at the Museum into a black box theater, complete with stage lighting and cash bar. Come enjoy a 300-seat theater, configured specifically for "Ghost Opera." Read on to learn what to expect and discover how you can be a part of the Art of Élan experience. And mark your calendars for the remaining concert dates at The San Diego Museum of Art: November 20th, 2012:  A Ghost Opera March 5th, 2013:  Dreams and Travels April 30th, 2013:  Dream On We look forward to seeing you soon! -Kate & Demarre

A GHOST OPERA 7 PM on November 20th, 2012 This concert revolves around Tan Dun's haunting "Ghost Opera" for pipa and string quartet, based on the composer's childhood memories of the shamanistic "ghost operas" of Chinese peasant culture. In this tradition, which is over 4,000 years old, humans and spirits of the future, the past, and nature communicate with each other, illustrated in "Ghost Opera" by Tan Dun's incorporation of works by J.S. Bach and traditional Chinese folk songs. The "Prelude and Fugue No. 4 in C# minor" from Book 1 of the Well-Tempered Clavier as well as "The Stream Flows" for solo violin by Bright Sheng will open the concert and set the stage for this unique work.