Representing the faculties of Roosevelt University in Chicago (Choi) and Grand Valley State University in Michigan (Xu), this internationally honored duo will present works for solo piano and violin by Elliott Carter, Pierre Boulez, Jeffrey Mumford, Bright Sheng, Maurice Ravel, as well as the Cesar Franck sonata for piano and violin.ChineseCanadian violinist MingHuan Xu is a multifaceted performer with unique communicative abilities. She has delighted audiences with her passion, incredible technique, sensitivity and charisma. Her versatility allows her to perform an eclectic mix of musical styles ranging from the standard works to avant garde contemporary repertoire. She has performed extensively as a concerto soloist, duorecitalist and chamber musician, all across China, Europe,North America and South America.Winner of the 2002 Orléans Concours International and Laureate of the 2003 Honens International Piano Competition, Canadian pianist Winston Choi is an inquisitive performer whose fresh approach to standard repertory, and masterful understanding, performance and commitment to works by living composers, make him one of today’s most dynamic young concert artists.