Yun Zhang joined the Virginia Symphony Orchestra as Associate Concertmaster in 2002.  He has performed frequently in recitals and chamber music series throughout the United States and Asia. Recent solo appearances with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra include the Beethoven Violin Concerto, the Haydn Symphony Concertante, and the Mozart Violin Concerto in D major. His performances have been broadcast on Classical 88.7 FM of Indianapolis, WFMT Radio Network of Chicago, WSVH of Savannah, Georgia and WHRO of Hampton Roads, Virginia. Yun Zhang is active in teaching. He holds the positions of Guest Professor of Violin at Yunnan Arts Institute in China and Artist in Residence at Christopher Newport University.

           A pianist, orchestral and chamber musician, Dr. Amanda Halstead has appeared with several ensembles throughout the country such as the Virginia Symphony, the Richmond Symphony, the National Repertory Orchestra, and the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra.  Since moving to Virginia in 2005, Dr. Halstead has performed numerous chamber music concerts with groups such as the Ambrosia Trio and the Creo Contemporary Ensemble.  Dr. Halstead teaches both academic courses and private lessons as an adjunct professor at Christopher Newport University and Old Dominion University. 

     The concert is open to the public. A free-will offering will be received and a reception will follow the concert.