Dai Wei
Composition
Dai Wei is a composer and vocalist whose music often challenges the practice of labeling and explores untold social narratives from various communities. Recent works include a multimedia piece commissioned by Kronos Quartet and pipa virtuoso Wu Man, two chamber orchestra pieces commissioned by Albany Symphony, and an electroacoustic work commissioned by Ying Quartet. She is currently serving as Composer-in-Residence for the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra’s 2024-2025 Sound Investment Composer.