Chinese Composers in America

The Winter Band Concert on Tuesday, January 31 will feature the Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble performing music from China, Japan, and Korea. We have been studying East Asian musical culture since December and will finally get a chance to share it with our family and friends next week. To whet your appetite, here is an NPR feature on five Chinese composers, to commemorate the Chinese New Year. One of those profiled is Chen Yi, who wrote Spring Festival, an exciting work that the SB will perform at the concert. Enjoy these recordings and the wonderful juxtapositions of traditional and modern sounds.