Chinese performing arts at Carnegie Hall three-week festival

Monday 19 October 2009 19:00 EDT

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A music, dance and theater festival, celebrating the classic and contemporary performing arts of China, takes the stage at the venerable Carnegie Hall in New York, October 21 - November 10. The three-week event, called "Ancient Paths, Modern Voices," presents China's rich cultural heritage both historically as well as sounds thriving today.

From traditional Chinese folk music to popular song, the various genres the concerts will reach outside Carnegie Hall to offer free shows in New York's various neighborhoods. Some performing will be appearing for the fist time outside their country, such as Haochen Zhang, 19-year-old pianist who won the gold medal in June at the 13th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition.

The Festival opens with the Quanzhou Marionette Theater. Performers include the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, Shen Wei Dance Arts, and new music by Chen Qigang.

During the last week, American orchestras, including the Atlanta Symphony, will perform Angel Lam's "Awakening from a Disappearing Garden," with renowned Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma. In addition, Lang Lang, star pianist from China who is highly popular in the US, will perform.

Also included in the program are Chinese operas and concerts of Western symphonies, a growing trend in China. The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra will also conduct a workshop on the art of playing Chinese instruments.

Other Chinese arts such as calligraphy and the tea ceremony will be on exhibit. Film screenings include the documentary, From Mao to Mozart: Isaac Stern in China, with Tony-award winning playwright David Henry Hwang leading a discussion afterwards.

Various institutions in New York will cooperate with this special event to show Chinese visual arts, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim, Asia Society, and Chelsea galleries.

Selections from Carnegie Hall's Ancient Paths, Modern Voices event will be presented at the Segerstrom Center for the Arts in Orange County at the South Coast Plaza. This collaboration brings select programming to Costa Mesa, California from October 15 through November 24, 2009.

http://carnegiehall.org/ChinaFestival

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Chinese performing arts at Carnegie Hall three-week festival