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Neighborhood Concert: Chinese Instrument Workshop
The Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra will speak on their experiences at the University Settlement Houston in New York.
Where
Members of the Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra, one the world's leading symphonic ensembles of traditional Chinese instruments, offer a close look at four main types of traditional Chinese instruments. The workshop, led by Resident Conductor Chew Hee-chiat, includes talk and demonstration of bowed, plucked, wind, and percussion instruments from the orchestra. Stay afterwards for a chance to try the instruments.
Time: 4 PM
Date: Thursday, October 29, 2009
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