Summerfest Canvas Series 2: "Evolution Toward My Perfect Self" with Composer Daixuan Ai

Cindy and Daixuan engage in an intimate conversation and demonstration about the evolution of composer Daixuan’s search for her voice in her music, as well as the responses from her surrounding communities that helped shape her thinking and composing. Having immersed herself in Alka Joshi’s new book, “Six Days in Bombay,” Daixuan has transfigured into music the elements of the story that most connect with her and her growing passion in jazz improvisation. At this event, Daixuan shares the richness of her mind with us, followed by a performance of her Tales From The Folklore of Xiangxi, a taste of her artistry before the grand premiere of her new work for violin and cello at Summerfest 2025’s final concert on June 15th!

Artwork: Pacific by Claire Lerner