The Cal Poly Symphony will host guest violinist Chen Zhao for a series of events: “A Talk About Chinese Music and Culture” with Political Science Professor Helene Shanruo Ning Zhang; a Chamber Music Recital; and the “Butterfly Lovers Concert” with a performance of Jean Sibelius’ “Finlandia” with the SLO Youth Symphony, the world premiere of “DIRT” by music faculty member Julie Herndon, a performance with Chen of “The Butterfly Lovers’ Violin Concerto” by He Zhanhao and Chen Gang, and selections from Giacomo Puccini’s “Turandot.” Learn more about each event here.