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East Meets West Weekend
See two world-class musical performances by some of the region's most accomplished performers during the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Councils East Meets West Weekend!
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25 7PM
Rong Rong Chinese Folk Choir & Zhenlun Cello Orchestra
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26 3PM
Zhenlun Cello Orchestra & Seattle Chinese Orchestra
Shorecrest Performing Arts Center
15343 25th Ave NE Shoreline, WA 98155
TICKETS:
$25 each ($15 for students, seniors, and groups of 6+)
or see both performances for $40
Free Tickets for Arts Council Members!
Find out more at www.shorelinearts.net/membership
ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:
RONG RONG CHINESE FOLK CHOIR SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 7PM
The Rong Rong Chinese Folk Choir was founded in 1976 in Bellevue, Washington by a group of music-loving Chinese Americans from the Greater Seattle area. Rong Rong literally means harmony and enrichment. Despite their different backgrounds and experiences, members have come to form a close-knit musical family through their dedication to singing. The group has been directed by many highly acclaimed conductors in the Seattle areas and is now led by Rebecca Wu and Mark Chang. Accompaniment for this performance by pianist Peggy Huang.
ZHENLUN CELLO ORCHESTRA SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 7PM & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 3PM
Arranged by Zhenlun Li, with Special Guests Meng Cui, Yang Lu, and Mele Santos.
Zhenlun Li is the winner of Chinas First National Cellist Competition and has also served as Principal Cellist in both the Beijing Symphony Orchestra and the Federal Way Philharmonic Orchestra. Li has been devoted to music education for more than 30 years, having served as a Lecturer at Tianjin Conservatory of Music in China and a professor at the Calder Academy of Music in Northern California. He was also an adjudicator of the Northern California Youth Competition, a consultant for the Seattle Chinese Orchestra, and the founder of the International Performing Arts (IPA). In 2002 and 2004, Li was the first to establish two Youth Cello Orchestras in San Jose, CA, and in Seattle, WA. He has arranged many popular Eastern and Western pieces for both orchestras.
SEATTLE CHINESE ORCHESTRA SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 3PM
The Seattle Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is the only traditional Chinese orchestra in the Pacific Northwest. Its mission is to advocate and promote traditional Chinese music to the Western world. SCO began as a Chinese folk music ensemble, founded by the famous musician Warren Chang, one of the most renowned erhu experts in both China and the United States. The repertoire of the Seattle Chinese Orchestra is very rich and versatile, including pieces from traditional Chinese music, Chinese regional and folk music, as well as classical music and music from other parts of the world rearranged for Chinese instruments. The Music Director is Mr. Warren Chang and the current conductor is Mr. Roger Nelson.
The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council is proud to present these concerts in partnership with the Chinese Arts and Music Association and International Performing Arts with support from the City of Shoreline, City of Lake Forest Park, and 4Culture.
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LocationShorecrest Performing Arts Center (View)
15343 - 25th Ave NE
Shoreline, WA 98155
United States
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| Kid Friendly: Yes! |
| Dog Friendly: No |
| Non-Smoking: Yes! |
| Wheelchair Accessible: Yes! |
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