Giving Them Voice: Tang Poetry and Universal Resonance : Home

What you'll find in this guide:

• Event Information: Learn about when and where the event will take place
• Poetry Resources: Dive into a selection of inspiring poems and learn about the art of poetry.
• Music Resources: Discover the music that will be featured at the event and explore its cultural significance.
• Women History Resources: Gain insights into the remarkable contributions of women throughout history.

We hope this guide enriches your experience as we celebrate Women's art, music, and history!

"The AAPI Cultural Center and ACC Library Services celebrated Women’s History Month with a unique cultural event by showcasing the timeless beauty of Tang Dynasty poetry. Dr. Susan Wan Dolling’s recitations and Dr. Chi Hui Kao’s beautiful cello performances brought the rich emotions of love, loss, and aspiration to life. It was a remarkable journey through one of the greatest treasures of Chinese literature, and we thank everyone who joined us for this enriching experience!" - ACC's AAPI Website Events Page

Susan Wan Dolling is a Chinese American poet/novelist/essayist/translator/teacher who was born in Hong Kong, studied in Japan, and graduated from Princeton University with an AB in English and Creative Writing and PhD in Comparative Literature. She has taught English Literature at Fordham University and Chinese Literature at the University of Texas at Austin.

Her work has appeared in Poetry, Words Without Border, Two Lines, The Columbia Anthology of Modern Literature among others. Her translation of Wang Wen-Hsing's Modernist novel, Family Catastrophe is published by Hawaii University Press. She lives in Austin, Texas with her family. My China in Tang Poetry is a three book series from Earnshaw Books. More details can be found on her website here. 

Information retrieved from Susan Wan Dolling's Website. 

Dr. Chi-Hui Kao is an accomplished cellist, renowned for her performances as a soloist, chamber musician, and professional orchestras. Her extensive performance career has taken her across the United States, Europe, and Asia, where she has participated in numerous prestigious chamber music programs. Currently, Dr. Kao serves as a section cellist with the Central Texas Philharmonic. She has previously held the position of principal cellist with the Abilene Opera, Texas Music Festival, and the Asian Youth Orchestra. As a soloist, she has performed in iconic venues, including Carnegie Hall, following her success in the “American Protégé” competition.

A native of Taiwan, Dr. Kao earned her Doctor of Musical Arts in Cello Performance from Michigan State University. Her academic studies were guided by renowned cellists such as Suren Bagratuni, Rhonda Rider, Chien-An Chen, and Shiao-Mei Sun. Additionally, Dr. Kao has participated in masterclasses with distinguished musicians, including Yo-Yo Ma, Norman Fisher, Brinton Averil Smith, Alexandre Lecarme, Stefan Kartman, the Muir String Quartet, Lynn Chang, and Zuo Jun, further refining her artistry. Retrieved from AAPI Cultural Center's website. 

Volumes 1-3 of My China Poetry are available at the NRG Campus Library

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