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Beth Ami Temple presents acclaimed violinists April 23

Posted 3/21/23

The public is invited to attend “An Afternoon with Lan and Joy,” a special performance presented by Beth Ami Temple at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 inside Gloria Christi Federated Church, …

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Beth Ami Temple presents acclaimed violinists April 23

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The public is invited to attend “An Afternoon with Lan and Joy,” a special performance presented by Beth Ami Temple at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 23 inside Gloria Christi Federated Church, 3535 E. Lincoln Drive, Paradise Valley.

According to a press release, Lan Qiu has been playing in the first violin section of the Phoenix Symphony since 2003. He graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing in 1989 and joined the first violin section of the China Central Philharmonic Orchestra and served as acting concertmaster until 1996. He has performed in many countries in Europe, Asia and North America.

Besides winning many prizes, he was elected as the “Outstanding Young Artist of China” in 1996.

Qiu came to the United States in 2000, becoming a citizen in 2009. The following year, he played the National Anthem for the Arizona Diamondbacks game at Chase Field. Together with his wife, violinist Joy Pan, they share their music with the community.

According to the release, Pan attended Shanghai Conservatory and came to the U.S. in 1992 for her bachelor’s and master’s degrees of music performance. From 2005 to 2010, she served the concertmaster for Chandler Symphony Orchestra and was selected as “Musician of the Year” in 2009. She has also won the first prize of Young Artist Competition in Michigan.

Pan was an adjunct faculty and resident quartet member at Mesa Community College from 2000-04, and has often appeared as a concert soloist with orchestras in Arizona and Michigan. Currently, Pan teaches at International Baptist College and Seminary.

Both Qiu and Pan teach classical violin at their private studios in Ahwatukee.
From British romantic composer Edward Elgar to Argentine nuevo tango composer Astor Piazzolla, and from Jewish classics to compositions by poly-stylist Shostakovich, Qiu and Pan have designed a special program for this concert, hoping to bring an enjoyable musical experience to the audience. Dr. Hongzuo Guo, will accompany them.

Concert admission is a donation of $36 per person. Send checks to Beth Ami Temple, 3104 E. Camelback Road, #508, Phoenix, AZ 85016.

For additional information, call 602-956-0805 or visit www.bethamitemple.org.