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Music Stamps Exhibition Illustrating the History of Opera

Stamp aa-abductionThe Chinese Fine Arts Society is proud to present
a Music Stamps Exhibition Illustrating the History of Opera.

This all-afternoon event, held on Sunday, January 24 from 1-5pm, will include a spectacular exhibition of music stamps, collector lecture, music and refreshments.

The results of the Chinese Fine Arts Society’s 2010 Board of Directors election will also be announced at this event.

Location: Culture Center of Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Chicago
750 Pasquinelli Drive #212
Westmont, Illinois
Free and Open to the Public

Download PDF flyer here.

Download PDF program of musical selections here.

TIMELINE

1 pm – 6 pm Music Stamps Exhibit showcasing the music stamp collection of Jiumn Lin

2 pm Presentation: A History of Opera through Stamps
Featuring: Lecture by Jiumn Lin, Collector
Musical introduction by Katherine Jui Chang, pianist
Arias by Lori Ho, Soprano

4 pm Musical interlude featuring the CFAS Chorus, young musicians from the Music Festival in Honor of Confucius and other artists from the CFAS community.

5 pm Light refreshments will be served immediately following the Musical Interlude

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