[NEohioPAL] Chinese concerts 1/18 & 1/19 in Burton and Kent

[David Badagnani]

Two free concerts of traditional Chinese music will take place in Northeast Ohio this weekend (Sat., Jan. 18 and Sun., Jan. 19, 2014 in Burton, and Kent, Ohio):

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1) Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble
presents

"Spring in the East" ~ A concert for the Chinese New Year
2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014

Meeting Room, Burton Public Library
14588 West Park Street
Burton, Geauga County, Ohio 
Free 

Celebrate the Chinese New Year (the Year of the Horse) in style with the Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble, Northeast Ohio's traditional Chinese orchestra.

The ensemble will present a program of graceful and festive music -- including several pieces about horses -- played on an assortment of traditional Chinese musical instruments including bamboo flutes, mouth organs, fiddles, lutes, and percussion. Audience members will be invited for a hands-on opportunity to try the drums, gongs, and cymbals and join the ensemble for a few numbers. The program will also include readings of several colorful stories and poems about horses from Chinese history.

For an additional treat, the concert will conclude with a spirited East-West collaboration with local Burton folk musicians Rob Rhamy (fiddle) and Gordon Keller (guitar). A reception featuring tasty Chinese snacks will follow. Wear something red (a color representing good luck in Chinese culture) and bring the whole family to this memorable event -- children will receive a special surprise!

More information:

https://www.facebook.com/events/195601037308824/

http://burtonlibrary.com/content/chinese-new-year-festival-cleveland-chinese-music-ensemble

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2) Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble
presents

"Spring in the East" ~ A concert for the Chinese New Year
2:30 p.m., Sunday, January 19, 2014

Kent Free Library
312 West Main Street
Kent, Ohio
Free 
 
Celebrate the Chinese New Year (the Year of the Horse) at the Kent Free Library with the Cleveland Chinese Music Ensemble, Northeast Ohio's traditional Chinese orchestra.

The ensemble will present a program of graceful and festive music -- including several pieces about horses -- played on an assortment of traditional Chinese musical instruments including bamboo flutes, mouth organs, fiddles, lutes, gongs, drums, cymbals, and other percussion. Audience members will be invited for a hands-on opportunity to try the drums, gongs, and cymbals and join the ensemble for a few numbers. The program will also include readings of several stories and poems about horses from China's history.


More information:
https://www.facebook.com/events/442837655818092/

http://kentfreelibrary.org/adults/upcoming-events/

http://tinyurl.com/pdolsne
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