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Music
Discovering a Musical Heartland: Wu Man's Return to China
The Huntington Library presents a discussion with Wu Man of her music and the life of a musician in remote areas of China, included a documentary film she created.
2014 Youth Ambassadors from Taiwan to perform at USC
Chinese opera, contemporary and classic dance collide together in a performance led by Taiwan Youth Ambassadors at USC on Sep. 6.
The Music of Li Jinhui: The Father of Chinese Popular Music
The Huntington Library presents an evening of music by Li Jinhui (1891–1967), featuring concert pianist Jing Ling Tam, pipa and vocal artist, Min Xiao-Fen and the Ron McCurdy Quintet.
Special Screening and Director Q&A: My Voice, My Life
The Museum of Tolerance hosts a screening of My Voice, My Life followed by Q&A with director Ruby Yang and film subject Jason Chow.
Music in the Chinese Garden - Qichao Liu on dizi and sheng
A different solo musician will perform each week inside the Love for the Lotus Pavilion, playing unamplified melodies on classical instruments including the dizi, sheng, pipa, erhu, and zheng.
Rhapsody in Blue with Yuja Wang and Dudamel
Pure summer magic: the astonishing Yuja Wang plays jazzy classics by Ravel and Gershwin conducted by Music & Artistic Director Gustavo Dudamel.
SF Intl. Arts Festival: The Earplay Ensemble with Melody of China
The San Francisco Opera House presents Melodies of China.
Experience Chinese Traditional Music--Guzheng Recital
Stanford University presents a performance by the Stanford Guzheng Ensemble, a group of Stanford students from all disciplines that have been drawn together by their interest in learning how to playguzheng, or the Chinese harp.
Prize-Winning Author Nicole Mones Reading at the Skirball
Join prize-winning author Nicole Mones as she discusses Night in Shanghai, her epic novel about jazz, war, and the Holocaust.
Melody of China
Yoshi's Oakland presents Melody of China (MoC), San Francisco's premiere Chinese chamber ensemble. The ensemble specializes in traditional instruments including: yangqin, guzheng, sheng, pipa, dizi and erhu.
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Featured Articles
January 4, 2024
We note the passing of many prominent individuals who played some role in U.S.-China affairs, whether in politics, economics or in helping people in one place understand the other.
Events
Thursday, March 21, 2024 - 4:00pm PST
Ying Zhu looks at new developments for Chinese and global streaming services.
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 - 4:00pm
David Zweig examines China's talent recruitment efforts, particularly towards those scientists and engineers who left China for further study. U.S. universities, labs and companies have long brought in talent from China. Are such people still welcome?