The
ethereal and melodic strains of "silk strings and bamboo winds"
will fill the air this February when the Music From China Ensemble
comes to the Centenary Stage with it's distinctive assortment of
fiddles, lutes, plucked Zithers, bamboo flutes, and hammered dulcimers.
Hailed as "musicians of extraordinary accomplishment and sensitivity,"
the Music From China Ensemble brings the ancient sounds of the Sheng
and the Pipa, and the compelling music of the 900 year old ergu,
as it invokes the vitality of folk music and traditional opera of
China, performing "with grace and virtuosity," [New York
Times].
Executive Director Susan Cheng and her ensemble perform for audiences
throughout the east coast and cities across the U.S. from Princeton
University to The Smithsonian Institute, and The Boston Early Music
Festival to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Music From China collaborates
with composers to develop new works that, expand the boundaries
of traditional Chinese music, and regularly premieres it's new works
series at Merkin Concert Hall in New York City.
Adventurous Programming Award
They are the first Chinese organization to receive an Adventurous
Programming Award from Chamber Music America for creating unique
programs that combine eastern and western music.
Workshop and Demonstration
A special Workshop and Demonstration for the public will also be
available in conjunction with this concert at CSC.
Tickets
Music From China Ensemble are performing at CSC on February 14,2004
at 8 PM. Tickets for Music From China are $15 general reserved and
$12.50 for children under 12.
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High Street in Hackettstown.
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