Chinese Music Ensemble of New York

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

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

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.[3]

They have also performed at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, and the Newport Music Festival.[4]

The orchestra holds a summer program for children, offering lessons in Dizi, Erhu, and Yangqin.[5]

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. "About Us." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
  3. "Past Concerts/Events." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
  4. "About Us." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.
  5. "Summer Workshop." Chinese Music Ensemble of New York. N.p., n.d. Web. 30 June 2014.


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