RZA PRESENTS “LIVE FROM THE 36TH CHAMBER OF SHAOLIN,” MARCH 21
- RZA and legendary hip-hop group will perform with DSO at Orchestra Hall
- First-of-its-kind concert features classic martial arts film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin and music from Wu-Tang Clan’s groundbreaking debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers)
- A limited number of tickets will be available during VIP presale February 19; tickets on sale to general public February 20
Detroit, (February 13, 2020) – The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (DSO) today announced an exciting collaboration with Wu-Tang Clan, one of the most prolific and legendary hip-hop groups of all time.
Presented by Quicken Loans Community Fund, the DSO, Wu-Tang producer and rapper RZA, and members of Wu-Tang Clan will perform onstage together in a first-of-its-kind concert at Orchestra Hall on Saturday, March 21, 2020.
Both a musical and cinematic experience, the program includes a screening of the classic martial arts film The 36th Chamber of Shaolin – with the score played live by the DSO – and Wu-Tang Clan performing their groundbreaking debut album Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers) as the film progresses. The program will be conducted by Enrico Lopez-Yañez, Principal Pops Conductor of the Nashville Symphony.
Proceeds from this event will benefit the DSO’s educational and artistic programs.
“This collaboration with the DSO is a great example of the bandwidth that hip-hop has and how its community stretches across the landscape of music,” said RZA. “Wu-Tang Clan has always made our music cinematic, and operatic in context of production and lyricism. The opportunity to elevate our sound with the sonic backdrop of an orchestra like the DSO is historic and monumental. We are grateful that the team at Quicken Loans Community Fund has invested in this unique artistic expression of the cross-genre production.”
“This unique partnership demonstrates what’s possible when an organization’s vision, world-class artists, and community support align,” said Chris Harrington, the DSO’s Managing Director & Curator, @ The Max & Paradise Jazz. “The DSO strives to create spaces and performances where all people can experience their world through music. Thanks to the creative genius of RZA and generous support of the Quicken Loans Community Fund, we’re able to continue presenting unsurpassed musical experiences – in this case, our orchestra alongside one of the most influential hip-hop groups of all time.”
The Quicken Loans Community Fund strives to support strong social bonds between people, place and culture through investments in public life. Their dynamic community sponsorships benefit residents and Detroit-based organizations alike while also shining a spotlight on its hometown.
“In its nearly-100-year history, the Detroit Symphony Orchestra has been synonymous with innovative and show-stopping performances that bring the community together and celebrate Detroit’s diverse culture,” said Jasmin DeForrest, Director of Community Sponsorships at the Quicken Loans Community Fund. “Presenting a Detroit Symphony Orchestra concert that features hip-hop pioneers – the Wu-Tang Clan – and benefits our city is a dream come true.”
A limited number of tickets will be sold during a VIP presale on Wednesday, February 19 beginning at 11 a.m. EST. Eligible VIPs will be notified via email and will have an opportunity to purchase tickets before they go on sale to the general public.
Tickets go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 20 at 11 a.m. EST.
Tickets can be purchased at dso.org, by calling 313-576-5111, or in-person at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Box Office (3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit).
About Wu-Tang Clan
More than 25 years ago, the Wu-Tang Clan changed hip-hop music forever. Bursting onto the music scene with the release of Enter the Wu-Tang (36 Chambers), the group quickly became recognized for its innovative beats and clever lyrics, as well as the diverse personalities and talents that make up its nine member ranks. The Wu-Tang Clan has released seven Gold and Platinum studio albums with worldwide sales of more than 40 million albums. With the release of their debut album in 1993, songs like “C.R.E.A.M” and “Protect Ya Neck” introduced hip-hop pioneer The RZA as a groundbreaking hip-hop craftsman. With lyrics that combine the reality of 1990s New York and the world of martial arts, the Wu-Tang Clan has created a unique mythology that captures the hearts of fans worldwide.
Ticket Information
Tickets for Wu-Tang Clan x DSO Presented by Quicken Loans Community Fund begin at $60.
All tickets must be purchased at dso.org, by calling 313-576-5111, or in-person at the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center Box Office (3711 Woodward Avenue, Detroit).
VIP Presale
A limited number of tickets will be sold during a VIP presale on Wednesday, February 19. The VIP presale begins at 11 a.m. EST. Eligible VIPs will be notified via email and invited to purchase tickets during the presale.
General Onsale
Tickets will go on sale to the general public on Thursday, February 20. Tickets will be available beginning at 11 a.m. EST.
About the Quicken Loans Community Fund
The Quicken Loans Community Fund is the philanthropic arm of Quicken Loans, the nation’s largest mortgage lender. Its strategy aims to support thriving, resilient and inclusive communities through data-driven investments in housing, employment and public life. Through its For-More-Than-Profit model, the Quicken Loans Community Fund recognizes that business and community are inextricably linked, and it purposefully brings together all of the assets of the Quicken Loans and Rock Family of Companies business – team member talent, technology, policy advocacy, and philanthropic resources – to invest in comprehensive community development in Detroit and across the country.
Since 2010, the Quicken Loans Community Fund has invested over $200 million into addressing complex issues like tax foreclosure, chronic unemployment, and support the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Alongside financial investments, the Quicken Loans Community Fund has organized team members to provide more than 725,000 volunteer hours nationwide, including 400,000 in Detroit.
For more information, see their For More Than Profit book, or visit QuickenLoans.org.
About the DSO
The most accessible orchestra on the planet, the acclaimed Detroit Symphony Orchestra is known for trailblazing performances, collaborations with the world’s foremost musical artists, and a deep connection to its city. As a community-supported orchestra, generous giving by individuals and institutions at all levels drives the continued success and growth of the organization. In January 2020, Italian conductor Jader Bignamini was named the DSO’s next music director to commence with the 2020-2021 season. Conductor Leonard Slatkin, who concluded a decade-long tenure at the helm in 2018, now serves as the DSO’s Music Director Laureate, endowed by the Kresge Foundation. Celebrated conductor, arranger, and trumpeter Jeff Tyzik is the orchestra’s Principal Pops Conductor, while the outstanding trumpeter and composer Terence Blanchard holds the Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Jazz Creative Director Chair. Making its home at historic Orchestra Hall within the Max M. and Marjorie S. Fisher Music Center, the DSO offers a performance schedule that features Classical, PNC Pops, Paradise Jazz, and Young People’s Family Concert series. One of the world’s most acoustically perfect concert halls, Orchestra Hall celebrates its centennial in 2019-2020. In addition, the DSO presents the William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series in eight metro area venues, as well as a robust schedule of eclectic multi-genre performances in its mid-size venue The Cube, constructed and curated with support from Peter D. & Julie F. Cummings. A dedication to broadcast innovation began in 1922, when the DSO became the first orchestra in the world to present a radio broadcast and continues today with the free Live from Orchestra Hall webcast series, which also reaches tens of thousands of children with the Classroom Edition expansion. With growing attendance and unwavering philanthropic support from the people of Detroit, the DSO actively pursues a mission to embrace and inspire individuals, families, and communities through unsurpassed musical experiences.