A Festival tradition since 2010, Collage returns to the bucolic super-venue, Abeja Winery. Out go the stainless steel tanks, and in come the steely-eyed virtuosos of WWCMF. This season, Collage finds inspiration in the world of dance. From ballet to modern to hip-hop, music composed for dance has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. We’ll have you tapping your toes and practicing your pliés with music by Tchaikovsky, Britten, Gershwin and PROJECT Trio.

A Festival tradition since 2010, Collage returns to the bucolic super-venue, Abeja Winery. Out go the stainless steel tanks, and in come the steely-eyed virtuosos of WWCMF. This season, Collage finds inspiration in the world of dance. From ballet to modern to hip-hop, music composed for dance has consistently been at the forefront of innovation. We’ll have you tapping your toes and practicing your pliés with music by Tchaikovsky, Britten, Gershwin and PROJECT Trio.

For the final Portrait of an Artist recital of the 2016 Walla Walla Chamber Music Festival, you are in for a treat. Taiwanese-American pianist, Wei-Han Wu has established himself as one of the most versatile musicians in a crowded field. At home in the sometimes disparate worlds of art song, contemporary music, chamber music and concert repertoire, Wei-Han brings a cheerful sense of camaraderie to his every performance. At roughly 90 pounds soaking wet, do not underestimate Wei-Han at the dinner table… No one knows where he puts it, but he will keep eating long after you have thrown in the towel.

Tonight, however, Wei-Han Wu will provide you with a feast in works for piano by Liszt, Gershwin, Rachmaninov, Bach and more. We close the Portrait of an Artist Series for 2016 at the always air-conditioned and stylish Foundry Vineyards gallery and tasting room.

All selections will be announced from the stage.

Artist: Wei-Han Wu, piano

Commentary: Timothy Christie