Name: A Trio of Pairs
Start: 2026-08-03T11:00:00-0400
End: 2026-08-03T12:30:00-0400

Monday August 3, 2026 11:00 - 12:30 EDT

Tracy Cheung and Oi Kiu Kilby Li perform two Cantonese art songs for Soprano and Harp

She Walks in Beauty: Passion for Mother Earth (Megan Sesma & Janinah Burnett): Duo Beloved, featuring soprano Janinah Burnett and harpist Megan Sesma, presents She Walks in Beauty: Passion for Mother Earth, a multimedia performance blending music, imagery, and environmental advocacy.

The Peace of Wild Things (Gwenllian Llyr): Inspired by the poem of the same name, The Peace of Wild Things pairs poetry with an evocative collection of music for flute and harp by Gwenllian Llyr and Sirius Chau.

Presenters

Tracy Cheung

Soprano

Tracy Cheung received her musical training from a young age as a pianist and chorister. Discovering her potential as a vocalist, she pursued further musical studies at West Chester University of Pennsylvania, under the tutelage of Korean soprano Dr. In-young Lee. Tracy returned to... Read More →

Oi Kiu Kilby Li

Hong Kong-based harpist Li Oi Kiu Kilby performs actively across Asia with ensembles including the Hong Kong Sinfonietta, Shenzhen and Guangzhou Symphony Orchestras, and at international festivals. A San Francisco Conservatory of Music graduate, she premiered Paul Patterson’s Mosquitoes... Read More →

Megan Sesma

Duo Beloved

Megan Sesma is an internationally acclaimed harpist, educator, and arts leader known for her dynamic performances and commitment to innovation in classical music. As the first enlisted principal harpist of the United States Coast Guard Band, she has performed worldwide and champions... Read More →

Janinah Burnett

Soprano, Duo Beloved

Janinah Burnett is a versatile soprano and educator known for her dynamic artistry across opera, jazz, and contemporary styles. A closing cast member of The Phantom of the Opera on Broadway, she has performed with leading ensembles worldwide, including the Metropolitan Opera... Read More →

Gwenllian Llyr

Welsh harpist Gwenllian Llyr was a prize winner in the 9th USA International Harp Competition in Bloomington, Indiana. She has performed internationally as a soloist, and chamber musician with numerous internationally acclaimed instrumentalists and vocalists. She holds degrees... Read More →

Sirius Chau

Flute, Aliara Duo

Sirius Chau holds the esteemed title of City Music Foundation Artist and has career awards from Making Music, the Tillett Trust, Talent Unlimited, and the Musicus Society, Hong Kong. In 2019 he received the Tagore Gold Medal presented by King Charles III; the Queen Elizabeth The Queen... Read More →

Ensembles

Aliara Duo

Flutist Sirius Chau and harpist Gwenllian Llŷr have won numerous national and international awards including at the Royal Overseas League Annual Competition and the USA International Harp Competition. Following a chance meeting as Artists with City Music Foundation, Aliara Duo was... Read More →

Duo Beloved

Duo Beloved unites soprano Janinah Burnett and harpist Megan Sesma,two acclaimed artists with wide-ranging expertise. Burnett, a versatile performer, has appeared on Broadway, at the Metropolitan Opera, and on international stages alongside legends such as Plácido Domingo and Ray... Read More →

Monday August 3, 2026 11:00 - 12:30 EDT
Willow Willow West + Willow Centre

Performance, Chamber Music

One Harp World

Tracy Cheung

Oi Kiu Kilby Li

Megan Sesma

Janinah Burnett

Gwenllian Llyr

Sirius Chau

Aliara Duo

Duo Beloved

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