A Turning Year - Four Seasons with Schocker
Prince of Wales Opera House
Join flutist Pu-Yu Wu and collaborative pianist Paul Young for a captivating journey through the changing seasons in the music of internationally acclaimed American composer Gary Schocker.
From the fresh optimism of spring to the warmth of summer, the rich colours of adventurous autumn, and the quiet reflection of winter, A Turning Year – Four Seasons with Schocker celebrates the ever-turning cycle of nature and life itself.
Featuring Schocker's evocative and deeply expressive works — including Spring Songs, Sonata No. 4 ("Summer Sonata"), selections from Flute Forest, Enter December, Winter Jasmine, and Regrets and Resolutions — this program reveals the extraordinary range of one of today's most beloved composers for the flute. His music moves effortlessly between playful brilliance, heartfelt lyricism, jazz-inspired rhythms, and moments of profound stillness.
Having studied with Gary Schocker for the past six years, Pu-Yu brings a deeply personal connection to this music, sharing works that have inspired and shaped her own musical journey.
Whether you are discovering Schocker's music for the first time or are already a devoted admirer, this concert offers an intimate afternoon of storytelling, imagination, and beauty through the voice of the flute.
