Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York is a non-profit Chinese orchestra founded in 1961 and consisting of about fifty members. One of the missions of the group is to spread awareness of Chinese music in the West.[2]
The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York | |
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Origin | New York City |
Genres | Chinese music, world music |
Years active | 1961–present |
Labels | Chesky |
Website | Official Website |
Past members | Tsuan-nien Chang[1] |
The orchestra performs spring and fall concerts each year at Merkin Hall in Manhattan, as well as offering programs for the community, workshops, and lectures on Chinese music.[3]
They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Newport Music Festival.[4]
The orchestra holds a summer program for children, offering lessons in Dizi, Erhu, and Yangqin.[5]
Discography
- Beloved Chinese Songs (Chesky, 1995)
- Music for a New World (Chesky, 1998)
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External links
References
- "Paid Notice: Deaths CHANG, TSUAN-NIEN." The New York Times 8 Jan. 1997: n. pag. Print.
- "About Us." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- "Past Concerts/Events." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- "About Us." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- "Summer Workshop." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
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