Where strings whisper to keys, a flowing starlight weaves. Those lyrical poems and fiery dances long preserved in musical notation are about to break free from symbolic confines, reborn beneath their fingertips and bows.
Pianist Christine Utomo and cellist Bryant Gozali—with a scholar’s restraint and a poet’s abandon—trace the very DNA of art within the gilded textures of their duo, drawing moonlit emotion from the brilliant surges of sonatas.
This evening, piano and cello will give voice to both stillness and passion, inviting you into a corridor where Eastern lyricism meets the fiery dance of Southeast Asia.
Concert Time: November 4, 2025 (Tuesday) 19:30
Venue: Concert Hall, Chengdu ASEAN Arts Center, Chengdu University
Admission: Free with ticket. Music lovers from all backgrounds are warmly welcome.
Program & Artists
Bryant Gozali, cello
Bryant Gozali, a cellist from Jakarta, Indonesia, serves as Principal Cellist of the Jakarta Symphony Orchestra and is a member of the chamber ensemble Jakarta Trio, performing regularly at the Jakarta Concert Hall. He also holds the role of Programming Director for the venue's Chamber Music Society and the Opus Chamber Orchestra. Beginning his cello studies at age nine under teachers such as Su Li (Xiamen) and Hermina Ilano (Singapore), he held principal cello positions in multiple youth orchestras during his student years. He earned gold awards at the Singapore Youth Festival and received the HSBC Youth Excellence Award, in addition to twice winning second prize in China's "Aiqin Cup" National Cello Competition. In 2010, he furthered his studies in the United States, earning Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees from the Cleveland Institute of Music and UCLA, studying under renowned artists including Stephen Geber and Antonio Lysy. He has also performed with groups such as the Los Angeles Cello Quartet, collaborating with international musicians, and currently teaches at Universitas Pelita Harapan in Indonesia, dedicated to advancing classical and chamber music in Indonesia and believing in music’s power to transcend cultural boundaries and connect people.
Christine Utomo, piano
Christine Utomo, International Faculty at the College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts, has been described as “a pianist who enthralls her audience, willingly immersing them in her wondrous musical realm” (Weibo). She performs internationally as a soloist, collaborative pianist, and music educator across Indonesia, the United States, Europe, and China, and serves as Artistic Director of Irama Music Studio in Medan, Indonesia. As a soloist, she has appeared with the Toruń Radio Symphony Orchestra, Shanghai Philharmonic Orchestra, NAFA Wind Ensemble, and Dubrovnik Symphony Orchestra. Dr. Utomo completed her Bachelor of Music, Master of Music, and Doctor of Musical Arts in Piano Performance at the USC Thornton School of Music, under the guidance of Norman Krieger.
Don’t let the lyrical moonlight linger only on the keys,
nor allow the passion of the fiery dance to drift solely along the strings.
Come to the Chengdu ASEAN Arts Center,
where the piano and cello duo
will weave for you a cross-cultural dream.
On November 4, at 19:30, amid this invitation of notes,
we await you—to share in the beauty of art.
November 4, 19:30 — we’ll be waiting for you.
Admission is free with ticket. Music enthusiasts from all social sectors are warmly welcome.
Ticket Collection:
November 3, 10:00–12:00 & 14:00–17:00
Location: Room G1001, College of Chinese & ASEAN Arts
Contact: Miss. Zhou
Venue Guidelines
The concert hall recommends arriving at least 30 minutes before the performance. To avoid delays during bag storage, please avoid bringing bags or large items. Small bags may be stored at the cloakroom before entry. Dangerous items, snacks, and beverages are not permitted.
Strict one-person-one-ticket policy with assigned seating. Please do not change seats. Free admission is granted upon ticket verification at the entrance.
To maintain a pleasant environment for all guests, children under 7 years old are not admitted.
Please switch mobile phones to silent or off mode during the performance. Flash photography is prohibited. If you must use your phone, please set the screen brightness to minimum.
Professional photography or video recording equipment is not allowed.
Entry after the performance begins is not permitted. Latecomers may be admitted during intervals or breaks at the staff's discretion.
Please avoid leaving your seat during the performance. If necessary, exit only between pieces or during intermission.
