Acton Chinese Music Night 'The Dream of the Red Chamber'
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| Dates: | Saturday, November 12, 2016 - Saturday, November 12, 2016 |
| Hours: | 7:00-9:30 p.m. |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Indoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Music & Concerts |
“DREAM OF THE RED CHAMBER” A SHOWCASE OF CHINESE CULTURE!
For a night of unforgettable traditional Chinese musical entertainment, all are welcome to attend the 2016 Acton Chinese Music Night, featuring the classic showcase, “Dream of the Red Chamber.” This event will be presented on Saturday, November 12, 2016 at 7:00 P.M.
at the Acton-Boxborough Regional High School Auditorium located on 36 Charter Road in Acton.
Written by Xueqin Cao, “Dream of the Red Chamber” is a Chinese masterpiece remarkable for its detailed observations of the life and feudal societies of the mid-18th century Qing Dynasty.
It is an inspiring showcase of Chinese literature, art, music, and drama.
Renowned Composer Liping Wang encapsulated the spirits of the story when creating the soundtrack for the 1987 TV drama version of 'Dream of Red Chamber.' This music series became a beloved classic for generations of Chinese audiences.
The Boston Chinese Musicians Association Orchestra and Choir will perform eleven out of the fourteen original songs at this event.
This ensemble will include famous conductor Tiansheng Guo, and professional singers Wanzhe Zhang, Yan Lian, and Yanqin Zeng.
Xiaomei Wang is the host for the concert.
In addition to songs from “Dream of Red Chamber,” you will also enjoy a variety of traditional Chinese music instrument performances including the Zheng, Ruan, Pipa, Erhu, Yangqin, Xiao, Bawu, Suona, and Hulusi.
You do not want to miss this amazing musical performance, so please purchase tickets at your earliest convenience.
Come along with your family, friends, neighbors, and enjoy a memorable night together in Acton!
Tickets are $15.00 for general admission, and $13.50 for seniors and groups of 20 people or more.
Tickets are available for purchase at Donelan's Supermarket (248 Great Road, Acton), Roche Bros.
(387 Mass Avenue, Acton), and in the main lobby at the Acton-Boxborough Junior High School on Sunday afternoons from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Tickets are also available online at http://www.acls-ma.org/index.php?lang=en The organizers for this event are: Acton Chinese Language School (ACLS), Acton Chinese-American Civic Society (ACACS), Town of Acton Recreation Department, and the Boston Chinese Musicians Association.
Please visit www.acls-ma.org for more information.
| COST | ↑ top |
$15 per person, $13.40 per person age 65 & up.
| WEBSITE | ↑ top |
www.acls-ma.org/index.php?lang=en
| LOCATION | ↑ top |
36 Charter Road, Acton, MA, 01720 map
Phone: 978-394-6085
ABRHS Auditorium, 36 Charter Road, Acton, MA
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