Exhibit opening: “Mario Paci: An Italian Maestro in China”

The East Asia Library will host a reception to celebrate the opening of this new exhibit, featuring remarks from Dr. Yandi Yang, Vice-President of the Shanghai Conservatory of Music; Alexander Zaharoff, a representative of the Paci family; Consul Wang Dong, from the Consulate-General of the People's Republic of China in San Francisco; and Jerry McBride, Head Librarian, Stanford Music Library. A short film, “Scenes of City Life,” featuring a soundtrack performed by the Shanghai Municipal Orchestra conducted by Mario Paci himself, will be screened. The opening of the exhibit is preceded by a recital of Paci's songs at 4:00 PM in Toyon Hall.

Light refreshments will be served.