Li Daiguo Live in the PRS Library!

Li Daiguo is a prominent figure in China’s experimental, world, and new music communities. Born in 1981 in Oklahoma, USA, to Chinese parents, Li Daiguo received training in music from childhood on a variety of instruments in various styles, including western classical music and bluegrass (violin, upright bass, piano), Chinese classical music (erhu, pipa), Finnish folk music, Carnatic music, Shona Mbira, and contemporary classical composition and improvisation. After relocating to mainland China in 2004, Li began to develop his compositional style and blend of extended techniques for a variety of instruments, particularly pipa, guzheng, bawu, cello, upright bass, violin, and prepared piano. His playing and compositional style makes frequent use of polyrhythms, acoustic sounds that “sound electronic,” an eastern sense of space and emptiness, and spirituality.

In recent years he has played solo performances at such venues and events as Carnegie Hall (NYC), Moers Festival (Germany) , Cite De La Musique (Paris), Oct-Loft Jazz Festival (Shenzhen), Shanghai PSA, UCCA (Beijing), Super Deluxe (Tokyo) , Desert Daze (Joshua Tree), Festival/Tokyo, Musicultura (Italy), Festival in Fes (Morocco), World Sacred Spirit (India), Tomorrow Music Festival (Shenzhen), Sonic Protest Music Festival (France, Belgium), Araanya at Jinshanling and Qinhuangdao, and Sally Can't Dance Avantegarde Music Festival (Beijing).

As a composer and producer, Li Daiguo has been commissioned by such film directors as Luka Yang, Justin Chon, and Roxy Shih, institutions such as Cloud Gate 2, Guangdong Modern Dance company, Guangzhou Ballet company, artists Fang Lu, Tao Hui, and Serge Onnen and luxury brands Dior and Bulgari. He has released albums of original compositions on record labels such as Modern Sky, Akuphone, Chant Records, WV Sorcerer, Old Heaven Books, and Ruby Eyes (Taihe) among others. His work been written about in The Wire, Pitchfork, Tiny Mix Tapes, The Fader, Songlines, and other platforms. He is currently signed to Pollux (Modern Sky).

About Our Library Concert Series

“The universality of music, and its importance in the life of [humanity] is in my ways analogous to water. It may exist in countless forms and several states. It nourishes and sustains many kinds of internal life…Like beauty, it is forever ministering, enriching and expanding the potentials of human consciousness.” - Manly P. Hall

The concerts on the campus of the Philosophical Research Society aim to bring listener and creator together for one transcendent experience. In his essay “Philosophy of Music”, Manly Hall wrote: “The primary purpose of art is to interpret. It seeks to convey an impression by which we share with the artist some conviction or ideal as a result of an emotional impact.” The intimate performancesprogrammed at PRS allow for an impactful and connective experience for all. We strive to provide a space for artists inspired by the beauty around them and within, and take listeners to undiscovered terrain.

Ticket price: $20 (in-person event only)

Please email [email protected] or phone 323-663-2167 with any questions.

音乐家李带菓是中国的实验性音乐、世界性音乐与新音乐领域的杰出人物。1981年出身于美国俄克拉荷马州的华裔家庭，李带菓从童年时期就开始学习不同种类、风格的乐器与音乐，其中包括西方古典音乐、蓝草音乐（小提琴、低音提琴、钢琴）、中国古典音乐（二胡、琵琶）、芬兰民间音乐、卡纳迪克音乐（南印度）、绍纳民族的安比拉琴（津巴布韦）、以及当代古典作曲和即兴创作。2004年移居中国大陆后，他开始进一步延伸自己的作曲风格，并将各种乐器的进阶技巧融合在一起，尤其是琵琶、古筝、巴乌、大提琴、低音大提琴、小提琴和钢琴。他的演奏和作曲风格经常使用复合节奏、手工“电音”，融入东方的空间感和虚无感，以及印象主义。李带菓的演出，先锋派传统和古典音乐传统，像是一场通过文化混血身份进行的前卫音乐艺术移植实验。近年来，他在全球范围内参加了如卡内基音乐厅（纽约），Moers 音乐节（德国）Cite De La Musique(巴黎)、Oct-Loft爵士音乐节(深圳)、明日音乐节(深圳)、撒丽不跳舞音乐节(北京)、Super Deluxe(东京)、Desert Daze(约书亚树)、Festival/Tokyo（日本）、Musicultura(意大利)、Festival In Fes(摩洛哥)、World Sacred Spirit(印度)、Sonic Protest音乐节(法国、比利时)、Culturescapes艺术节(瑞士)等大型音乐节，还在上海当代艺术博物馆、北京尤伦斯当代艺术中心等场馆表演。作为作曲家和制作人，李带菓曾受《云门2》、广东现代舞团、广州芭蕾舞团、艺术家方璐、陶辉、Serge Onnen等人委托创作。他曾在摩登天空（Modern Sky）、星外星音乐（Starsing Records）、巫唱片（WV Sorcerer）、旧天堂书店（Old Heaven Books）和赤瞳音乐(太和)等唱片公司发行过原创专辑。他的表演和发行曲目被报道在The Wire, Pitchfork, Tiny Mix Tapes和其他各种国际性媒体平台上。2021年，李带菓签约北河三音乐。

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The views, opinions, and thoughts expressed by the presenters are solely those of the presenter and may not represent those of the Philosophical Research Society (PRS), its affiliates, or any individuals associated with PRS. Presentations are intended for informational and entertainment purposes.

ACCESSIBILITY

PRS wants all guests to be able to enjoy our events safely and comfortably. If you require any accessibility accommodation, please reach out to [email protected] before showtime and we will be happy to assist you.

REFUND POLICIES

All sales are final. There are no refunds or exchanges for PRS events, except in the event of a medical emergency, including but not limited to a positive COVID-19 test.

In the event that PRS is forced to cancel an event entirely, tickets will be refunded or vouchers offered for a rescheduled event.

PARKING​

We encourage attendees to consider carpooling, walking or biking to events if possible, and please be considerate of our Los Feliz neighbors when parking. Street parking is available on Griffith Park Blvd. and (after 7 PM) on Los Feliz Blvd. Limited parking is available onsite at PRS in the front lot (entry from Los Feliz Blvd. when heading east). For ADA assistance, please reach out to us in advance via email ([email protected]) or phone (323.663.2167) and provide an email or number we can contact you at.

PRS EVENT POLICIES

• We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone.
• Events are subject to change without notice, including guest speakers and/or performers.
• We encourage you to arrive at least 30 min. before the scheduled event start time to find parking, enjoy the Bookstore and take your seats.
• Please turn off all mobile devices before the show. Talking and texting are not allowed during the events.
• No filming, audio recording or mobile phone recording of events, screenings, concerts or other programs by audience members is allowed without permission.
• There is no smoking permitted on PRS grounds.
• We strongly encourage guests to wear masks to PRS events to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
• PRS allows Service Animals into the facility under ADA and state guidelines. For further details please visit www.ADA.gov. No animals permitted whose sole function is to provide comfort or emotional support, under ADA guidelines and CA Health Code.
• Please do not bring outside food or drink into PRS events.
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Philosophical Research Society, 3910 Los Feliz Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States

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