Chinese Music Ensemble of New York

The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York
OriginNew York City
GenresChinese music, world music
Years active1961–present
LabelsChesky
Past membersTsuan-nien Chang[1]
WebsiteOfficial 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]

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]

Discography

  • Beloved Chinese Songs (Chesky, 1995)
  • Music for a New World (Chesky, 1998)

References

  1. ^ "Paid Notice: Deaths CHANG, TSUAN-NIEN." The New York Times 8 Jan. 1997: n. pag. Print.
  2. ^ a b "Classical Music/Opera Listings for April 22-28". nytimes.com. 2011. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  3. ^ "About the Orchestra". The Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. Retrieved 2024-04-03.
  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.


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