Making a highly anticipated return, Master Players' Ensemble-in-Residence, 6-WIRE (Sean Gao, violin, Cathy Yang erhu and zither, and Matthew Brower, piano), performs an electrifying program of world and jazz music that blends with musical traditions from around the world. During this fun event, 6-WIRE welcomes an exceptional roster of guest artists, including Grammy-winning bassist Miles Brown, virtuoso multi-instrumentalist Todd Groves, acclaimed jazz vibrophonist Harvey Price, and legendary drummer Sherrie Maricle of the DIVA Jazz Orchestra among others. Together they create an event of dazzling improvisation, vibrant cross-cultural collaboration, and unforgettable musical energy.

Celebrate the remarkable musicians whose lives are deeply connected to Delaware in this elegant chamber music gala featuring Mozart’s Flute Quartet in D Major and Clarinet Quintet in A Major, as well as Fauré’s Piano Quartet in C Minor. Joining Master Players founder and violinist Sean Gao are an exceptional group of internationally acclaimed artists, including University of Delaware’s leading faculty musicians Elias Goldstein, violist; Eileen Grycky, flutist; and Christopher Nichols, clarinetist. The concert will also feature UD alumnus Daniel Seymour, violinist of the Orlando Philharmonic; concert pianist and composer Jeff Sharkey, President of the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland; and acclaimed British cellist Alison Wells. Together they bring warmth, virtuosity and extraordinary artistry to some of chamber music's most beloved works.