A Quest for Freedom is a collaboration in which music and dance are integrated in a poetic, magical way. The dance is inspired by choreographer Nai-Ni Chen’s own story, of about coming from Taiwan to New York to create a company that merges Eastern and Western influences.

Seven exquisite dancers from the Chen’s company will perform to music performed live on stage by the Ahn Trio, including works by contemporary composers like Kenji Bunch, Pat Metheny, David Balakrishnan, and Ron Yedidia. The centerpiece of the evening will be two pop music classics, recently developed by the Ahn Trio: Prince’s “Purple Rain,” and David Bowie’s “Space Oddity.”