APLR Presents: Min Xiao-Fen & Julian Kytasty - Boundless
An adventurous instrumental dialogue pairs the shimmering Chinese pipa with the resonant Ukrainian bandura. Classically trained composers explore avant-garde improvisation and cross-cultural sound beyond traditional boundaries.
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