Step into a world where tradition meets artistry, and ancient culture resonates with the busy life in New York City! China Institute in America cordially invites you to this monthly program for a mesmerizing evening of traditional Chinese music and the enchanting world of calligraphy.
Listen to the performance of the unique Chinese instruments, and feel the charm of Chinese music combined with practicing Chinese calligraphy with a master calligrapher. Take the chance to interact with our calligrapher, musicians and fellow cultural lovers too!
No previous experience of calligraphy is required. Ink, paper, and brush will be provided onsite. Join like-minded friends to enjoy tea, practice calligraphy, and listen to music. We look forward to a wonderful evening with you!
Refreshments will be served.
This program is in partnership with the US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music.
This program is made possible through the generous donation of the Ng Family in honor of Mr. Ting Din Ng, former Chairman of the Chinese Consolidated Benevolence Association of NY and lifelong supporter of Chinese culture and the arts.
This program is made possible through the support of the Chinese International Education Foundation, and generous supporters of China Institute in America.
This program is supported, in part, by public funds from the New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council.
Mr. He began studying calligraphy and brush painting very early on under the guidance of masters Wei Li and Jin Xing Jian. After relocating to the United States, he continued his studies with renowned masters of calligraphy and brush painting, including Yiu Yi Cheng, Yuan Li, and Yun Nam Zhu. He later received mentorship from Shek Yi Cheng, Rui Kang Chen, and San Shing Cheng.
In honor of his late teachers Yiu Yi Cheng and Yuan Li, and their dedication to Chinese painting, Mr. He devoted over 18 years to teaching in New York City. He remains actively engaged in promoting Chinese culture and has exhibited his work alongside other artists on numerous occasions. He is currently a member of the Association of Chinese Calligraphy in America.
Ke Ke Xilin is a talented Konghou musician and emerging artist. She began her musical journey studying guzheng under Professor Wang Caizhen and later pursued Konghou under the tutelage of Professor Cui Junzhi. Ke is a graduate of the Central Conservatory of Music Affiliated Middle School, where she majored in Konghou. Currently, she is a freshman majoring in folk music at Bard Conservatory of Music, USA. Ke has held a charity concert at Xiamen Wuyuan Concert Hall following her high school graduation. Her second major at Bard is psychology.
Jiayi Sun is a sophomore at Bard Conservatory of Music, specializing in Konghou performance. Originally from Henan, China, Jiayi began her musical training with piano at the age of 10 and transitioned to Konghou at 16. She continues her studies under the guidance of Professor Cui Junzhi. Her second major at Bard is economics.
Liuchang Cai is a second-year Master’s student in Pipa performance at the Central Conservatory of Music, studying under the distinguished pipa virtuoso Professor Zhang Hongyan. She also serves as a graduate assistant at Bard College Conservatory’s US-China Music Institute. Liuchang has an impressive performance record, including a solo concert in 2017 and collaboration with director Ding Yiteng on The Wound Vanishes in the Vast Night in 2019. She has received numerous accolades, including the Gold Award at both the 5th “Qing Yue Cup” International Pipa Competition and the inaugural YunGang Cup Plucked Instrument Festival in 2021. She performs regularly with the Central Conservatory of Music’s Plucked Instrument Orchestra at prestigious venues across China.
