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Ensemble

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Chamber

 

 

Orchestral

 

Music From China is a classical music ensemble that specializes in traditional Chinese music. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by a group of Chinese musicians who were living in the United States. The founding members of the ensemble were Wang Guowei, Chen Tao, Susan Cheng, and Wang Junling. The ensemble has since grown to include a number of other musicians, including Wei Sun, Sun Li, and Wang Hong. The ensemble's mission is to promote traditional Chinese music and to bring it to a wider audience. The ensemble performs a wide range of traditional Chinese music, including classical music, folk music, and contemporary music. The ensemble also performs music from other cultures, including music from Japan, Korea, and Mongolia. One of the highlights of Music From China's career was their performance at the Lincoln Center Festival in 1998. The ensemble performed a program of traditional Chinese music, including pieces by composers such as Chen Yi and Zhou Long. The performance was well-received by both critics and audiences, and helped to establish Music From China as one of the premier ensembles of traditional Chinese music in the United States. Music From China has also performed at a number of other prestigious venues, including Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center, and the Smithsonian Institution. The ensemble has also performed at a number of music festivals, including the Spoleto Festival USA, the Hong Kong Arts Festival, and the Singapore Arts Festival. In addition to their performances, Music From China has also received a number of awards and honors. In 1999, the ensemble was awarded the New York State Governor's Arts Award for their contributions to the arts in New York State. The ensemble has also received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts and the New York State Council on the Arts. Music From China has also recorded a number of albums, including "Music From China: Ancient Dances," "Music From China: Chinese Music for the Pipa and Zheng," and "Music From China: Chinese Music for the Erhu." These albums have been well-received by both critics and audiences, and have helped to further establish Music From China as one of the premier ensembles of traditional Chinese music in the world. The ensemble's main members are Wang Guowei, Chen Tao, Susan Cheng, and Wang Junling. Wang Guowei is a virtuoso on the erhu, a two-stringed Chinese instrument that is similar to a violin. Chen Tao is a master of the pipa, a four-stringed Chinese instrument that is similar to a lute. Susan Cheng is a virtuoso on the zheng, a 21-stringed Chinese instrument that is similar to a zither. Wang Junling is a master of the dizi, a Chinese bamboo flute. The ensemble's performances are characterized by their virtuosity, their precision, and their passion. The musicians of Music From China are all highly skilled and experienced, and they bring a deep understanding of traditional Chinese music to their performances. The ensemble's performances are also marked by their energy and their enthusiasm, which help to make their music accessible and engaging to audiences of all ages and backgrounds. In conclusion, Music From China is a classical music ensemble that specializes in traditional Chinese music. The ensemble was founded in 1984 by a group of Chinese musicians who were living in the United States. The ensemble's mission is to promote traditional Chinese music and to bring it to a wider audience.

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