About this Event
Welcome to the Calgary Chinese Orchestra Annual Concert 2024!
Come join us at the Leacock Theatre for an afternoon filled with mesmerizing melodies and harmonious tunes. Our talented musicians will showcase traditional and contemporary Chinese music.
Immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of China through the power of music. Whether you are a long-time fan or new to Chinese orchestral music, this event promises to delight and captivate audiences of all ages.
CCO's energetic and commanding conductor Bang Zhang. Bang Zhang graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, China, under the mentorship of Xia Xiao-tang. In 2013, he became the assistant conductor of the distinguished conductor, Linlin Wang. At such a young age, Bang has worked with and conducted more than 20 professional orchestras and choirs, including China National Traditional Orchestra, Guangdong National Orchestra of China, China Youth Symphony Orchestra, China Ruan Chamber Ensemble, Central Conservatory of Music Wind Band, and Renmin University Symphony Orchestra. As an educator, he has also tutored many primary and secondary school orchestras in China, and has been invited as a jury for many music competitions.Learn more about Bang Zhang in this interview with CKUA https://ckua.com/.../icai-artist-of-the-month-bang-bob.../
Join our concert to have a chance to see his energy and passion come through the music.
Guest percussionist, Malcolm Lim, joining our concert once again! Malcolm is the Acting Principal Percussionist of the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra and an percussion instructor at the Mount Royal University Conservatory of Music. He is currently the musical director of the Calysto Steelband and was the musical director of the Afro-Brazilian dance and drum ensemble, Calgary Escola de Samba from 2002 to 2012. Malcolm has taught courses at the University of Lethbridge, led master classes at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, and worked as a creativity facilitator at Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity. He has published in Percussive Notes, the journal for the Percussive Arts Society, and his compositions, “Two South Indian – American Rudimental Solos”, will be published by Bachovich Music Publications. Check out his web site to learn more https://rhythmmastery.com
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Leacock Theatre, 4825 Mount Royal Gate Southwest, Calgary, Canada
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