On Sunday, October 15 at 3PM, Friends of Music of Stamford NY presents a concert by ArcoStrum, winner of the prestigious 2023 Concert Artists Guild Competition. ArcoStrum’s 70-minute Musical World Tour chamber music program combines mixed-genre, multi-culture, and cross-era selections of self-arranged music from all corners of the world—including works by Vivaldi, Scarlatti, Fernandez, Bach, Barrios, Dyens, de Falla, Piazolla, Zhihui, and Hai-huai. Formerly known as Bestfriends Duo, ArcoStrum is Strauss Shi (violin, erhu, dizi) and TY Zhang (classical guitar, electric guitar). This event is hosted by the First Presbyterian Church at 96 Main Street, Stamford, NY. Admission is by donation at the door; the suggested donation is $12 per person, $6 for seniors & students. There is no charge for those under age 13. Cash or check only; no reservations or advance sales.

“While the traditional Chinese instruments allow us to imitate the sounds of nature, such as horse and bird calls, the electric guitar brings new tones and possibilities across time and culture. Our Musical World Tour program invites our audience on a movie-like experience, with each piece allowing audiences to build a personal connection with on this adventurous journey.”