NAYCO debut concert Heritage a success
Updated: 2014-05-16 11:06
(China Daily USA)
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The North American Youth Chinese Orchestra (NAYCO) presented a wonderful variety of musical works at Houston Baptist University's Dunam Hall on May 3. The newly formed non-profit ensemble, led by renowned pipa virtuoso Wu Changlu, hopes to foster China's musical heritage among the younger generation. Houston Mayor Annise Parker received the group a week prior to the concert to show her support. At Wu's invitation, George Gao, composer and erhu virtuoso, made a special trip to Houston from China to encourage the group's mission. Both Wu and Gao performed solos, as well as with the ensemble.
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NAYCO director Wu Changlu performs the pipa solo Dance of the Yi People. Her virtuosity won great applause. Photos by May Zhou / China Daily |
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China's Deputy Consul General Li Guixi (left) and Consul of Cultural Affairs Yang Song (center) went on stage to congratulate Wu and NAYCO after the performance. |
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George Gao (right) receives a gift from a NAYCO member for his support of the group's efforts. Playing a self-customized erhu, Gao played four pieces, including Mongolian Fantasy, Hua Zi Hill and Li Lake, composed by himself, winning cheers from the audience. |
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NAYCO members play the Guzheng work Beyond the Clouds. Wu Changlu and NAYCO musicians together salute the audience after a night of traditional Chinese music mixed with Western pop. |
(China Daily USA 05/16/2014 page9)
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