Imagined within this multimedia project is an exploration of the many efforts around the world to bring voice to submerged histories. Echo: Memories of the World highlights these important efforts through a unique fusion of music, video, spoken word, soundscape, and other artistic media. With a core team of Indigenous and non-Indigenous creators, this project not only tackles, but engages in the process of establishing and maintaining mutually respectful relationships between artistic genres, timeframes, spaces, histories, and peoples.

Combining poetry and elegance, charismatic young pianist Tony Siqi Yun is the recent first prize winner at the 2019 First China International Music Competition and a Recipient of the Rheingau Music Festival's LOTTO-Förderpreis, 2023. Known as “a true poet of the keyboard” (Pianist Magazine), Tony Siqi Yun will be bringing an intriguing showcase of Bach, Liszt, Beethoven, and Berio, ending the recital with Brahms’ powerful third Sonata.

Experience the tradition of cante jondo and Spanish classical and flamenco guitar with two of today’s most celebrated and innovative young artists.

Israel Fernández is one of the leading voices of a new generation of flamenco cantaors, drawing from the deep well of flamenco to captivate new audiences with its timeless power. Born into a Roma family in Corral de Almaguer (Toledo), he infuses traditional flamenco singing with his own distinctive style.

Diego del Morao is one of the most internationally recognized flamenco guitarists. Lauded by virtuoso flamenco guitarist Paco de Lucia, del Morao has a legion of followers who love his personality and passionate sense of rhythm. He has created his own music and style without losing respect for the tradition of his roots.