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To close our 2025–2026 DuoMente Chamber Series at Christ the King Lutheran Church, we presented a special collaborative version of the final movement from Lucas Richman’s Paths to Dignity.
More than simply performing the violin concerto, we reimagined its final movement by integrating Richman’s choral work I Am, bringing together solo violin, choir, and audience in a shared musical reflection on dignity, empathy, and human connection.
Paths to Dignity is a deeply moving work centered on the lived experiences of those experiencing homelessness. Built around a recurring seven-note motif spelling DIGNITY, the music transforms this idea throughout the work in different forms, tracing emotional landscapes of displacement, uncertainty, hopelessness, resilience, and ultimately, hope.
Throughout the concerto, the solo violin serves as both observer and guide — not only telling these stories, but inviting us to witness them more closely, with greater compassion and awareness.
For this special performance, the final movement expanded beyond the traditional concerto format. By incorporating I Am, with the Christ the King Lutheran Church choir and audience voices joining together, the performance became not just a presentation, but a communal act of listening.
“This is me, hear my story.
I deserve to be heard.
This is me, don’t ignore me.
Hear my every word.”
These words reflect the heart of the project.
Too often, people experiencing homelessness remain unseen, unheard, or defined only by circumstance, rather than recognized for their humanity, individuality, and stories.
This performance was our invitation to pause, to listen, and to remember that dignity begins with human connection.
Deep gratitude to composer Lucas Richman, the Christ the King Lutheran Church choir, and everyone who shared this powerful final moment with us.
05/09/2026
A meaningful and deeply purposeful May for DuoMente ✨
Today, we are honored to perform as featured artists in The Washington International Young Artists Music Series: Resonance in the Washington, D.C. area, presenting Prokofiev Violin Sonata No. 2 and Beethoven Violin Sonata No. 7.
This month also continues our Complete Beethoven recording journey. It will be a Beethoven month for us.
Later this month, DuoMente will bring Lucas Richman’s Paths to Dignity into several shelter communities. This powerful violin concerto addresses the connections between homelessness and mental health, while exploring how music can help restore humanity, dignity, and connection for those experiencing displacement.
The larger Paths to Dignity Project builds partnerships between musicians and homeless advocacy organizations, using music not only as performance, but as a bridge for empathy, healing, and community engagement.
More about this extraordinary project: https://pathstodignity.com
May is shaping up to be a month of performance, recording, advocacy, and meaningful human connection.
Here’s to a productive and inspiring month for DuoMente. 🎻🎹
05/03/2026
We (Piano: Meng Yuan, Violin: Dan Qiao) are looking forward to sharing Paths to Dignity this afternoon. 4PM at Christ the King Lutheran Church - West Chester, Ohio
We will also have wonderful soprano YiDing join us for the program!
More than a concerto, this work by Lucas Richman brings music into dialogue with the lived experiences of those facing homelessness, giving voice to stories of resilience, dignity, and humanity.
Today’s performance is especially meaningful as we are joined by choir, adding a powerful collective dimension to the musical narrative. This collaboration deepens the emotional landscape of the work and expands its message beyond the solo voice.
We hope you can join us.
We are looking forward to our next Music with a Mission chamber concert Sunday, May 3, 4 pm, featuring DuoMente, the talented piano and violin duo. "A Concert for Community" will feature a contemporary work, "Paths to Dignity" by Lucas Richman. Concert is free and open to all; a freewill donation benefits Lutheran World Relief, Meet the artists at a post-concert reception. More info at ctkluth.org/music-with-a-mission.
04/21/2026
DUOMENTE Chamber Music Series “A Musical Gathering” May 2 at 6:30pm in Holy Family Church. A Musical Gathering brings together DuoMente and a guest vocalist in a program centered on connection, storytelling, and shared humanity. Featuring Paths to Dignity by Lucas Richman, a project inspired by real stories of resilience and dignity from around the world, the concert reflects on global community and the human experience through music.
04/15/2026
We are looking forward to our next Music with a Mission chamber concert Sunday, May 3, 4 pm, featuring DuoMente, the talented piano and violin duo. "A Concert for Community" will feature a contemporary work, "Paths to Dignity" by Lucas Richman. Concert is free and open to all; a freewill donation benefits Lutheran World Relief, Meet the artists at a post-concert reception. More info at ctkluth.org/music-with-a-mission.
04/02/2026
We (DuoMente) are honored to present a series of performances featuring Paths to Dignity by Lucas Richman, bringing this powerful project into communities across Ohio and Indiana.
Upcoming performances:
April 12 at 5:30 PM
The Loon (4027 Hamilton Ave), Cincinnati, Ohio
Classical Revolution Cincinnati
April 18 at 11:00 AM
Open Arms Community Church
Hamilton, Ohio
May 2 at 7:30 PM
Holy Family Parish
Indiana
May 3 at 4:00 PM
Christ the King Lutheran Church
West Chester, Ohio
Meng Yuan, piano
Dan Qiao, violin
More than a concerto, Paths to Dignity is part of a nationwide project that brings music into direct dialogue with one of today’s most urgent social issues: homelessness. Through deeply expressive musical storytelling, the work reflects the voices, experiences, and humanity of individuals living without stable housing, while also addressing the connection between homelessness and mental health.
At the heart of the project is a belief that music can do more than perform. It can connect, heal, and restore dignity. Each performance is designed not only as a concert, but as a community engagement experience, creating space for empathy, awareness, and real human connection beyond the stage.
Learn more about the project:
https://pathstodignity.com/
With sincere thanks to the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music for their generous support of my DMA capstone project.
We would love to see you there.
02/21/2026
Hi friends, for this concert, we will have 2 guest artists. We invited Ccm Prep faculty and guest artist from Boston. Please join us next Saturday evening.
Come and enjoy DuoMente with Special Guest on February 28 at 6:30pm
02/19/2026
Dan Qiao Meng Yuan
Music with a Mission Christ the King's Music with a Mission concert series brings together local musicians with outreach organizations and programs.
01/29/2026
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