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Duke Chinese Music Ensemble: A Tour of Ethnic and Opera Music
Sunday, April 12,
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Embark on a vibrant musical journey as the Duke Chinese Music Ensemble presents A Tour of Ethnic and Opera Music, an evening celebrating the breadth and beauty of China's diverse musical traditions. Led by talented student performers and guided by expert Duke faculty member Jennifer Chang, the ensemble offers an immersive program that highlights both regional folk styles and the expressive drama of Chinese opera.
The concert showcases traditional instruments such as the erhu, pipa, guzheng, dizi, and yangqin, each bringing its own distinctive color and cultural history. Through evocative melodies, lush timbres, and dynamic ensemble textures, the program traces musical influences from across China's many ethnic groups-revealing the depth, variety, and storytelling power of these living traditions.
In contrast, selections from Chinese opera present a world of expressive gesture, heightened vocality, and theatrical flair. These pieces illuminate the artistry behind one of the world's most enduring performance traditions, capturing moments of heroism, tenderness, suspense, and celebration.
Held in the intimate Nelson Music Room, the concert offers an up-close experience of music that is at once ancient and continually evolving. Whether you are familiar with Chinese musical traditions or discovering them for the first time, this program invites you to explore a captivating sound world shaped by centuries of cultural heritage.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome.
The concert showcases traditional instruments such as the erhu, pipa, guzheng, dizi, and yangqin, each bringing its own distinctive color and cultural history. Through evocative melodies, lush timbres, and dynamic ensemble textures, the program traces musical influences from across China's many ethnic groups-revealing the depth, variety, and storytelling power of these living traditions.
In contrast, selections from Chinese opera present a world of expressive gesture, heightened vocality, and theatrical flair. These pieces illuminate the artistry behind one of the world's most enduring performance traditions, capturing moments of heroism, tenderness, suspense, and celebration.
Held in the intimate Nelson Music Room, the concert offers an up-close experience of music that is at once ancient and continually evolving. Whether you are familiar with Chinese musical traditions or discovering them for the first time, this program invites you to explore a captivating sound world shaped by centuries of cultural heritage.
Free and open to the public. All are welcome.
