Chinese Music Ensemble of New York

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The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
OriginNew York City
Genres Chinese music, world music
Years active1961–present
Labels Chesky
Past membersTsuan-nien Chang [1]
Website Official Website

The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York is a non-profit Chinese orchestra founded in 1961 and consisting of about fifty members. [2] One of the missions of the group is to spread awareness of Chinese music in the West. [3]

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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. [4] [ dead link ] [5] [2]

They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Newport Music Festival. [6] [ dead link ] [7]

The orchestra holds a summer program for children, offering lessons in Dizi, Erhu, and Yangqin. [8] [ dead link ]

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Classical Music/Opera Listings for April 22-28". nytimes.com. 2011. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
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  4. "Past Concerts/Events." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
  5. "NYSCA : New York State Council on the Arts". www.nysca.org. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  6. "About Us." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
  7. "Chinese Music Ensemble of New York 60th Anniversary Concert". www.carnegiehall.org. 2022. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  8. "Summer Workshop." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.