Name: Celebrating Broadway and America!
Start: 2026-08-05T19:00:00
Location: Furman Park

Sharon Lavery

Downey Symphony Orchestra

3rd Grade Children's Concert

Downey Theatre

Classical guitarist and historical plucked instrumentalist Robert Wang juxtaposes early music with contemporary compositions across a repertoire spanning from the Renaissance to the 21st century. A specialist in historically informed performance, he plays theorbo, lute, and baroque guitar. Robert has collaborated with ensembles such as Bach Collegium San Diego, Early Music Vancouver, and Tesserae Baroque. His work on classical guitar includes the recent album FILAMENTOS with Canadian composer Liova Bueno. Additionally, he recently performed music by Veronika Krausas in the production My Birthday Party by SPRUNG. His perfoces have reached major venues like the Chan Centre and The Getty, and he has been featured on CBS Sunday Morning. Robert earned his MM and BM at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music under the tutelage of William Kanengiser, Scott Tennant, Brian Head, and Pepe Romero.

Robert Wang, Guitar

5th Grade Children's Concert

Anne Liu, a distinguished Young Steinway Artist, has captivated audiences worldwide with her profound musicality, virtuosic prowess, and remarkable range of colors. In the early stages of her career, Liu graced prestigious stages across the globe, delivering solo recitals in prominent cities and music festivals. Her performances have resonated in renowned venues such as the John F. Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., Weill Recital Hall in Carnegie Hall, Steinway Hall in New York City, New World Center in Miami and the Harris Concert Hall in Aspen. Liu's artistry has also found expression in international settings, including appearances at the Lake Como Summer Festival in Italy and the Concert Halls in China.