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.

How to Purchase Tickets
Individual Tickets (and Subscription Purchases, when available) can be purchased through our Secure Online Ordering System or by calling the Centenary Stage Company Box office at 908-979-0900. Tickets are also available at Greene's Beans Coffee Shop on High Street in Hackettstown.

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