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Taiwanese Music Ensemble Performs at Ulm Stadthaus, Receives Minutes of Standing Ovation
2024/06/07 by Angie Chen![Musicians Mon-Puo Lee, Kuan-Han Wu, Richard Lee, I-Chiao Shih, Ruei-Ran Wu together with the president of Haohaiyan Arts Association, Tsai-Wei Tsai, accepting audiences' applause at the end of the concert](https://www.ocac.gov.tw/ocac/file/attach/65210831/file_466397_s.jpg)
Musicians Mon-Puo Lee, Kuan-Han Wu, Richard Lee, I-Chiao Shih, Ruei-Ran Wu together with the president of Haohaiyan Arts Association, Tsai-Wei Tsai, accepting audiences' applause at the end of the concert
![Despite heavy rain outside, the crowd's enthusiasm was undampened, ending with minutes of standing ovation](https://www.ocac.gov.tw/ocac/file/attach/65210831/file_466398_s.jpg)
Despite heavy rain outside, the crowd's enthusiasm was undampened, ending with minutes of standing ovation
![Tea service provided by company Deerland Tea was another surprise for the participants during the intermission](https://www.ocac.gov.tw/ocac/file/attach/65210831/file_466399_s.jpg)
Tea service provided by company Deerland Tea was another surprise for the participants during the intermission
The ensemble featured bandoneonist and composer Ruei-Ran Wu, pianist Kuan-Han Wu, violinist Richard Lee, cellist Mon-Puo Lee, and guest mezzo-soprano I-Chiao Shih from Theater Ulm. Their repertoire included Piazzolla's “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires,” Ruei-Ran Wu's “When Love Comes,” and classic film scores.
Ruei-Ran Wu’s bandoneon and storytelling wove the background of each piece, with Richard Lee's powerful violin, Mon-Puo Lee's emotive cello, and Kuan-Han Wu's thoughtful piano. The audience, including Taiwanese community members and locals, responded enthusiastically, singing along and giving a standing ovation despite heavy rain.
Hosted by the Hohaiyan Arts Association, the event featured a unique tea service by Deerland Tea and Pingtung-produced Fu Wan chocolate during intermission. The ensemble, all of Taiwanese descent, highlighted Taiwan's cultural heritage and musical talent, demonstrating how music transcends boundaries.