Musical Illusions
New World Duo
Saturday, February 20, 2027 | 7:30 PM
Venue to be determined
This concert is part of the Saturday Barrie Concerts series. Single tickets will be made available about 30 days before the concert.
Performers
Sheng Cai & Beverly Wang form a dynamic piano–oboe duo uniting two internationally acclaimed Canadian artists. Combining virtuosity, tonal beauty, and thoughtful programming, they present chamber music performances of exceptional depth, elegance, and expressive range. NewWorld Piano/Oboe Duo (Cai & Wang) reimagines the oboe–piano repertoire from Europe and the Americas, blending core works with rare and contemporary voices. With performances across Canada, the U.S., and Mexico in the 2026–27 season, the duo brings fresh energy, virtuosity, and bold programming to three centuries of music.
Sheng Cai
Recently nominated for Canada’s prestigious 2025 Oskar Morawetz Award for Excellence in Music Performance, Canadian pianist Sheng Cai is acclaimed for his electrifying charisma, poetic depth, and stylistic range. He is well known to Barrie audiences. He has performed across four continents as a soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician. He has performed more than 47 piano concertos, from Mozart to contemporary composers, with over 60 orchestras worldwide. He is also a passionate advocate for underperformed repertoire, championing works by composers such as Enescu, Medtner, Kapustin, Morawetz, Villa-Lobos, and others. Please click on the tab below to link to the performer’s website.
Beverly Wang
Beverly Wang is one of North America’s most accomplished oboists of her generation. She has served as Principal Oboe of the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra since 2013 and is widely recognized for her technical precision, rich tone, and expressive artistry. She is regularly invited as guest principal and solo oboist by leading orchestras across North America. A dedicated chamber musician, she has appeared at major festivals including Aspen, Tanglewood, Pacific Music Festival, and Domaine Forget. Alongside her performing career, Beverly Wang is a passionate educator, committed to inspiring the next generation of oboists through a strong foundation of technique and musical expression. Please click on the tab below to link to the performer’s website.
The Program
Please click on the tab below for an outline of the program when available. More program details will become available closer to the performance.