Entertainment
Erhu Virtuoso & Composer Xiao Dong Wei
World Premiere of “Hometown Reflections” with Michigan Philharmonic
On April 24, 2026, the Michigan Philharmonic will present The Sounds of the Pacific Rim at The Hawk Theatre, Farmington Hills, featuring erhu virtuoso and composer Xiao Dong Wei in the world premiere of her original work Hometown Reflections.
Event Overview
The concert blends Chinese classical music, Japanese taiko drumming, and Western orchestral traditions in a single program spanning two millennia of Pacific Basin heritage . Xiao Dong Wei, a Chinese-American erhu master and composer, will perform alongside the Michigan Philharmonic under Music Director & Conductor Nan Washburn.
Program Highlights
- Ballata Sinfonica (1943) – Akira Ifukube
- Crouching Tiger Concerto for Erhu and Chamber Orchestra (2000) – Tan Dun (based on the Oscar-winning film score)
- Hometown Reflections (2025) – World Premiere by Xiao Dong Wei (erhu and orchestra)
- Galloping War Horses (1970) – Yaoxing Chen
- Nocturne (1958) – Colin McPhee
- Folkloric Dance Suite (1987) – Kaoru Wada
Special Features
- Raion Taiko from the Great Lakes Taiko Center will perform Japanese taiko drumming, adding a visceral ancient percussion tradition to the orchestral experience .
- The evening will include a pre-concert talk at 6:45 PM before the 7:30 PM performance .
Ticket Information
- General Admission: $35
- Seniors: $30
- Students: $10
- Location: The Hawk Theatre, 29995 W. 12 Mile Road, Farmington Hills, MI 48334
About Xiao Dong Wei
Xiao Dong Wei is celebrated as a global cultural bridge, embodying traditions from multiple continents while honoring her Chinese roots . Her Hometown Reflections is a new orchestral work for erhu, reflecting personal and cultural memory.
