Artists in Residence - DuoMente

​Christ the King Lutheran Church has named pianist Meng Yuan and violinist Dan Qiao of DuoMente as Artists in Residence. The church established its Artists in Residence ministry to enrich the community through artistic expression by artists who share their creative gifts and talents in accordance with the mission of Christ the King. 
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As Artists in Residence, DuoMente will perform a series of chamber music concerts at the church as part of Christ the King’s Music with a Mission series. Performances are free, and freewill donations from each concert will benefit local, national and worldwide charities.
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​Nationally there are large churches with Artists in Residence, but this is a unique example of a church formally initiating an Artist in Residence program in Greater Cincinnati.

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Concert Dates

• ​Sunday, Sept. 21, 4:00 pm  – “New Beginnings” benefitting Family Promise of Butler County
• Sunday, Nov. 2, 4:00 pm – “Hands of Compassion” benefitting Matthew 25: Ministries
• Sunday, Dec. 7, 4:00 pm – “For the Young and the Brave” – a family- and child-friendly concert, benefit recipient TBD

​The concerts will be intimate and informal. Yuan and Qiao want each concert to feel like a journey, not just a collection of music, to promote a feeling of care, comfort and connection. Concerts will include classical and contemporary chamber music, and feature composers from around the world and closer to home. A reception with the artists follows each concert.

All concerts are held at 
Christ the King Lutheran Church
7393 Dimmick Road
West Chester, OH 45069

​For more information, contact Denise Simpson.

DuoMente, formed in 2023, comprises pianist Meng Yuan and violinist Dan Qiao. With dynamic, themed programs that blend classical masterworks and world-premiere commissions, they craft immersive musical experiences that resonate long after the final note.
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Dan Qiao has graced stages across the world, performing in China, Germany, France, Poland, the Netherlands, and the United States. Qiao serves as assistant faculty at the Boston University Tanglewood Institute Violin Workshop. Dan also works at Indian Spring Academy in West Chester and Cincinnati Music Academy with all levels and ages of students.
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Meng Yuan is from China, and has performed widely as a soloist, chamber musician, and historical keyboardist. She began piano studies at the age of five and made her solo debut at ten. She is currently a Doctor of Musical Arts candidate at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music.

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Meng Yuan, pianist

​Dan Qiao, violinist

We were looking for a way to bring music into the community, to connect with people, and to heal their hearts.  - Dan Qiao