Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
| The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York | |
|---|---|
| Origin | New York City[1] |
| Genres | Chinese Orchestra, Chinese Music,[2] World Music |
| Years active | 1961[3] - Present |
| Labels | Chesky Records[4] |
| Website | Chinese Music Ensemble of New York Official Website |
| Past members | Tsuan-nien Chang[5][6] |
The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York is a non-profit Chinese orchestra founded in 1961, now consisting of around fifty members. One of the missions of the group is to spread awareness of Chinese music in the West.[7]
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.[8]
They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Newport Music Festival.[9]
The orchestra holds a summer program for children, offering lessons in Dizi, Erhu, and Yangqin.[10]
Discography
- Beloved Chinese Songs (Chesky, 1995)
- Music For A New World (Compilation, Chesky, 1998)
External links
- The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York Official Website
- The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York at Chesky Records
References
- ↑ "Chinese Music Ensemble of New York Official Facebook." Facebook. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Chinese Music." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "Chinese Music Ensemble of New York Homepage." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York at Chesky Records." Chesky Records. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York at Chesky Records." Chesky Records. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
- ↑ "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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