The gorgeous scene above greeted us after a long day of rehearsals. There is something totally unique about rehearsing for a Christmas Holiday concert and then being able to take a long walk on the beach before meeting friends for … Continue reading
Category Archives: Postcards from China
This is a picture of the stage of a large outdoor amphitheater. The enormous concave stone shell serves to project the dialogue of the actors on stage. This kind of outdoor setting is also suitable for music, particularly for Chinese … Continue reading
These bells are part of the most ancient of musical practices in Chinese culture. Music began to play an important role in Chinese society more than 7,000 years ago, and was practiced by young and old, amateur and professional, and … Continue reading