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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
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
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.