Music of India and Music of China Ensembles

445 Charles E. Young Drive, East,Los Angeles CA 90095-1657

13 May, 2022

Description

The Music of India Ensemble and The Music of China Ensemble showcase traditional music from these regions on the same stage. The Music of India Ensemble performances will include short compositions of North Indian classical and semi-classical ragas (harmonic modes) and talas (rhythmic patterns on tabla or drums). Students of Rahul Neuman will play the sitar (a long-necked lute with seven principal strings, plus 12 to 20 sympathetic strings) and the students of Abhiman Kaushal will perform on the tabla. The Music of China Ensemble, directed by Chi Li, performs arias from Kun opera of the 16th century, “silk-and-bamboo” wind and string music from the Shanghai area, folk dances for festive celebration, zheng zither music in the Keijia style from Canton Province, music for large percussion ensembles, and modern compositions for traditional Chinese wind and string ensembles.