MOCA PERFORMS - Evening with Mavis Pan

Discover the compelling artistry of Mavis Pan in an intimate concert that bridges cultures, genres, and personal journeys. Accompanied by her trio, Mavis will perform a curated selection from her celebrated albums, including works from her critically acclaimed jazz quintet album Rising.

This performance offers more than music; it’s a heartfelt exploration of Mavis’s experiences as an immigrant and a woman of color navigating her path in the world of music. Through her evocative compositions and stories, Mavis invites the audience into her world, where East meets West and tradition intertwines with innovation, creating a soundscape both deeply personal and universally resonant.

Join us for an evening of transformative music and storytelling that celebrates resilience, creativity, and the journey of finding one's voice.

Mavis Pan is a composer, pianist, singer, and conductor, who presents a blend of East and West, Classical and Jazz, Sacred and Secular. Her travels throughout Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States have gathered flavors of a multitude of cultures, now blended into her compositions, which range from popular to avant-garde, from ballad to art song, from solo instrumental to full orchestra. Born in Taiwan, Mavis emigrated to the USA when she was seventeen and majored in jazz piano performance at New York University, continuing her studies at Columbia University, where she earned a Master’s Degree in Music and Music Education and at Brooklyn Conservatory, where she earned a Masters in Musical Composition. She has performed in venues such as Carnegie Weil Hall, Lincoln Center, and Symphony Space and Flushing Town Hall.

Her choral work “A Christmas Carol” was recorded by the Kiev Philharmonic for the Holiday Album with ERM label. She has released five albums: “On My Way Home,” “Not Alone,” “Set for Love,” and “Inside.” Her latest album “Rising,” featuring her original jazz quintet compositions, produced by Grammy Award winner Ted Nash, had received critical acclaim. “Rising” was selected as number 8 Jazz album of 2024 in Textura and will be premiered at Merkin Hall on March 29th 2025.

*All ticket sales are final. Unfortunately, we are unable to issue refunds under any circumstances at this time. This ticketing policy is not intended to create barriers based on financial status but rather to ensure the sustainability of our practice—allowing us to compensate artists while keeping our events accessible and welcoming to everyone.

**MOCA members are required to present their MOCA ID at check-in.

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