DESCRIPTION: Renowned composer Huang Ruo makes a special appearance with his Future In REverse (FIRE) Ensemble at the 2010 annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. A rising young composer gaining international attention and a member of the National Committee's Young Leaders Forum, Huang Ruo demonstrates his versatility and originality in this selection of five pieces. FIRE includes Sheryl S. Hwangbo on violin, Arash Amini on cello, Molly Yeh on percussion,j Huang Ruo on piano anv vocals and Yang Yi on the gu zheng.