Happy Lunar New Year from the USC US-China Institute!
Music
Ancient Musical Treasures from Central China: Harmony of the Ancients from the Henan Museum
Debuting on November 10th, Ancient Musical Treasures will include a collection of instruments, artwork, and sculpture from Central China. It spans nearly nine thousand years of musical history, including items excavated from the tombs of nobility, and the world’s oldest known instrument. This exhibition is exclusively at MIM and will have to return to China immediately afterward.
Screening: Returning Souls
A documentary film by Hu Tai-Li with violin performance by Cho-Liang Lin of a work composed by Shih-Hui Chen.
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.
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.
Scott Prairie and a Moving Sound
Towson University's Asian Arts & Culture Center hosts Scott Prairie and "A Moving Sound."
Pan-Asian Music Festival - Chinese New Year Concert
The Forbidden City Chamber Orchestra from China, the Stanford Chinese Music Ensemble, and the California Youth Chinese Symphony join together in a
Music in the Chinese Garden - Meiye Ma on pipa
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.
Beethoven in China
The new Penguin Special “Beethoven in China,” by Stanford professor and orchestra conductor Jindong Cai and culture journalist Sheila Melvin tells the compelling story of Beethoven and the Chinese people.
Electroacoustic Music Works in EAMC of Shanghai Conservatory: Zhou Qian, Composer Colloquium Series
The Institute of East Asian Studies at UC Berkeley presents a talk with Zhou Qian from the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
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.
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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?