Folk Music of China in Pictures

Last week's concert featured violinist Shanghai native Yuan-Qing Yu and pianist Deborah Sobol (RH's Artistic Director) performing arrangements of the folk music of China. At the reception, concert-goers enjoyed Chinese desserts from Phoenix, at 2131 S. Archer in Chicago's Chinatown. While all of our pictures so far this season have been taken by RH staffer Lia, the last four pictures in this set were taken by photographer Nick Feder. Keep watching this blog for more photographs from this young artist!


Dietrich (left) and Kevin hadn't met before they sat for this picture! Dietrich walks dogs in the neighborhood of St. James Cathedral, and saw the signs. He comes to Rush Hour because he's a big fan of classical music. Kevin found out through a friend, and came to hear music and relax after a long day of work.


Steve (left) found out about RH through the Whole Foods bulletin and was drawn in by the food. Ron doesn't remember how he first found out about the concerts, he's been coming to RH since last year. He enjoys the great music.


Volunteer ushers Marion (left) and Sarah welcome visiters into the beautiful interior of St. James Cathedral. Both agree that this is a wonderful place to experience live chamber music.


Violinist Yuan-Qing Yu is passionate about translating her cultural heritage to new audiences.


As a performer, pianist Deborah Sobol enjoys exploring the music of other cultures.


Our partners involved in the production of this week's concert of the folk music of China included (from left to right): Xinjie Li, Cultual Consul; Anstiss Krueck, RH board member; Ying Tang, Deputy Consul General; Deborah Sobol, RH Artistic Director; Mr. Teng and Mrs. Teng (Mrs. Teng is the former president of the Chinese Fine Arts Society); Yuan-Qing Yu, violinist; Julie Hutchison, RH Managing Director; Renliang Wang, Consul.