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<p class=NoParagraphStyle align=center style='text-align:center'><b><span
style='font-size:18.0pt;line-height:120%;color:#003B78'>Kent State Stark
presents the Orchid Ensemble in concert</span></b><b><span style='font-size:
15.0pt;line-height:120%;color:#003B78'><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=NoParagraphStyle><b><span style='font-size:15.0pt;line-height:120%;
color:#003B78'><br>
</span></b>Kent State University at Stark presents the exotic music of the
Orchid Ensemble on Thursday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in Main Hall Auditorium,
6000 Frank Avenue NW in Jackson Township. This event is free and open to the
public. No tickets are required. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>Established in 1997, the JUNO-nominated Orchid
Ensemble consists of Lan Tung on the erhu/Chinese violin, Haiqiong Deng on the
zheng/Chinese zither and Jonathan Bernard on percussion. The ensemble blends
ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a
beautiful new sound, ranging from the traditional and contemporary music of
China, world music, new music to jazz and creative improvisation. The
energetic, yet endearing performance style of the ensemble consistently
intrigues and delights its audiences. Their music has been acclaimed as an
“interpretation of Asian musical traditions with fresh beauty” (<i>Edmonton
Journal</i>). With the members hailing from China, Taiwan and Canada, the
Orchid Ensemble has tirelessly developed an innovative musical genre based on
the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=NoParagraphStyle><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=NoParagraphStyle>The ensemble tours regularly across North America,
giving more than 70 performances each year at concert halls, educational
institutes and prominent world, jazz and folk music festivals. Recent
appearances include The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the
Smithsonian Institution’s Freer Gallery, Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa,
Festival Miami, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Chan Centre for
the Performing Arts and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. As British
Columbia’s spokesperson for the UNESCO ASPnet in Canada, the Orchid Ensemble
gives educational presentations to various age groups. Music from the
ensemble’s CD<span style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> <i>Road to Kashgar</i><span
style='color:#1F497D'>,</span> is featured regularly on Canadian broadcasting stations.
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<p class=NoParagraphStyle>For more information on the Orchid Ensemble, visit <a
href="http://www.orchidensemble.com">www.orchidensemble.com</a>. For additional
information about Kent State Stark Music Department events, call 330-244-5151.<o:p></o:p></p>
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