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]
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Origin | New York City |
Genres | Chinese music, world music |
Years active | 1961–present |
Labels | Chesky |
Past members | Tsuan-nien Chang[1] |
Website | Official Website |
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]
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Note: * only modern large Chinese orchestra using Chinese instruments were recorded. ** Orchestra inside Conservatory |
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