Wong Wei's Legacy
May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
A musical homage and performance exploring generational history & resilience
Experience the World Premiere of Wong Wei's Legacy
Wong Wei’s Legacy is a new interdisciplinary work integrating music, text, and movement, by composer, saxophonist, and artistic director
Francis Wong exploring three generations of the Wong family through war and flight as refugees in the latter half of the 20th Century. Wong Wei, the composer’s grandfather, was a horse trainer, jockey, and entrepreneur whose lasting legacy represents a guiding influence; providing a sense of destiny and an improvisatory “can do” spirit to following generations. Don't miss this powerful performance featuring AIR Artists & long-time collaborators in a heartfelt tribute to the Wong family and history.
Francis Wong – Saxophone
William Roper – Tuba, Spoken Word
Karl Evangelista – Guitar
Deszon X. Claiborne – Percussion
Lynn Huang – Dance, Spoken Word