April 10 (7:00-8:30pm, NIU Recital Hall) | Sounds of Crossing Borders: A highlight of the festival featuring the original works of several acclaimed composers including Hong Da Chin, Ka Nin Chan, David Gordon, and Greg Beyer.

Part I: Hong Da Chin’s Recital: A deeply personal and technical exploration of cross-cultural composition performed by an exciting array of performers including guest artists from Wisconsin and Toronto, Canada.

Part II: Arcomusical: The Berimbau in Motion: a curated set of works exploring the intersection of Afro-Brazilian tradition and modern chamber music, centered on the mesmerizing sound of the berimbau (musical bow), a collaboration with Arcomusical, a pioneering ensemble dedicated to the promotion of the berimbau, an Afro-Brazilian musical bow with close ties to the body game of capoeira Angola.