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Shanghai Jiao Tong University Symphony Orchestra at U. of C. on October 1st

By Peter McDowell | Published: September 24, 2009

Two Time International Competition Gold Medal Winner Shanghai Jiao Tong University Symphony Orchestra under the baton of conductor Cao Peng will perform at Mandel Hall at the University of Chicago on Thursday, October 1, 2009. Admission is free and the performance will begin at 7:30 p.m. The address is 1131 East 57th Street in Chicago. [...]

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CFAS Ensemble on WFMT October 17

By Peter McDowell | Published: September 24, 2009

We congratulate the CFAS Ensemble on being selected to perform on WFMT’s live radio program “Introductions,” their newest series that celebrates the Chicago region’s most talented pre-collegiate classical musicians. The live performance was held at WFMT’s Levin Performance Studio and the show aired for one hour starting at 11AM on Saturday morning October 17th. Learn more [...]

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The Chinese Fine Arts Society is 25!

By Peter McDowell | Published: June 19, 2009

Founded in 1984, the Chinese Fine Arts Society is proud to be celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2009. Events include: Chinese New Year Extravaganza held at Navy Pier on January 24, 2009 Ceramics Exhibition held at TECO Chinese Cultural Center on February 21, 2009 20th Annual All Chinese Music Concert held at the Chicago Cultural [...]

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Music Festival in Honor of Confucius (MFHC) Competition

By Peter McDowell | Published: June 16, 2009

News update: The 25th Annual MFHC Application is now available for download and a new Chinese Instrument Category has been announced. Check out our Competition page for more info!

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Conrad Tao at Ravinia!

By Peter McDowell | Published: May 23, 2009

We are so pleased to announce that Conrad Tao, winner of previous CFAS competitions, will be featured at Ravinia this summer at a concert on Monday, July 6th. More information can be found on Ravinia’s web site.

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Barbara Tiao 1934 – 2008

By Peter McDowell | Published: March 17, 2008

We are saddened to share with you the tragic news of the departure of our beloved founder, Mrs. Barbara Tiao, on March 12, 2008.

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  • Other Chinese Events Around Town

    Chicago Composers Orchestra Spring Concert

    Friday, June 1, 2012
    7:30 PM
    Ruth Page Theater
    1016 N Dearborn
    Chicago, IL

    For more information visit http://www.chicagocomposersorchestra.org

    Singers on New Ground: China and America in Music

    Saturday, June 2, 2012
    4:00 PM
    Curtiss Hall in the Fine Arts Building (10th floor)
    410 S. Michigan Ave
    Chicago, IL

    Currents is about how Chinese and American music feed and sustain each other with a lively exchange of sounds and concepts, featuring music by living American and Chinese-American Composers:

    -Zhou Long’s Li Sao Cantata (performed in collaboration with the Chicago Composers Orchestra)
    -Chen Yi’s As in a Dream
    -Bright Sheng’s Three Chinese Love Songs
    -John Cage’s The Wonderful Widow of Eighteen Springs
    -A newly commissioned work by Chicago composer Randall West

    For more information visit http://singersonnewground.com

    Blossom of Spring Chinese Dance Show

    Saturday, June 23, 2012
    2:00 PM
    Malcolm X Community College
    226 W. Jackson
    Chicago, IL 60606
    $50 VIP seating
    $10 Suggested Donation

    Experience the beauty of Chinese dance at Blossom of Spring Chinese Dance Show presented by Jin Qiu Yue Dance Studio. Don't miss the stage production of QiXi, a dance drama depicting the story of Zhinu, a celestial maiden, and Niulang, a cowherd, whose forbidden love caused the creation fo the Milky Way. Tickets are available for preorder now.

    Contact atam [at] chinesefinearts [dot] org for more information.