Following its 2025 world premiere, the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir (PEBCC) brings back “Echoes of Eureka”, a landmark choral opera by Artistic Director Eric Tuan, for a limited series of 2026 performances.
Tuan, recognized for his visionary synthesis of music, narrative, and social inquiry, has crafted a seven-movement work that redefines the possibilities of contemporary choral storytelling. The opera traces the story of “Charley” Wei Lum, a young Chinese immigrant in 1880s California, whose community in Eureka was violently expelled amid rising anti-Chinese sentiment. Through a striking fusion of music, poetry, and movement, the work illuminates both the injustice endured and the extraordinary resilience that followed, including early legal battles that helped shape U.S. civil rights history.
Grounded in rigorous historical research and developed in collaboration with scholars, poets, and community organizations, “Echoes of Eureka” stands as a bold, genre-defying achievement, one that bridges past and present.
The work invites audiences into a deeply reflective space, exploring themes of belonging, solidarity, and the ongoing struggle for inclusion.
In partnership with the Oakland Asian Cultural Center
Saturday, April 18; 4:00 p.m.
Oakland Asian Cultural Center
388 9th St, Suite 290, Oakland, CA
Free admission – RSVP here.
In partnership with the Chinese Cultural and Historical Project
Sunday, April 19; 4:00 p.m.
Christ Episcopal Church
1040 Border Rd, Los Altos, CA
Free admission – RSVP here
Looking Ahead
As PEBCC continues its 2026 season, the organization also looks toward the future appearance of “Echoes of Eureka” at the upcoming Golden Gate International Choral Festival in July, placing the opera within a broader calendar of significant international arts programming.
About Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir
Since 1982, the Piedmont East Bay Children’s Choir has provided exceptional choral training and performance opportunities to young singers across the San Francisco Bay Area. Known for its artistic excellence and commitment to meaningful storytelling, PEBCC empowers youth to engage deeply with music while fostering empathy, community, and cultural awareness.