This hilarious new play follows the dreams and challenges of a loving but fractured Korean-Canadian family who operates a corner convenience store. Kim’s Convenience is rich with timely insights, charming characters, and a story about people you will recognize. By Ins Choi Directed by Weyni Mengesha (original director) / Albert Schultz (tour director) Produced by … Continue reading Kim’s Convenience
Celebrate the 1st Confucius Institute Day & Alberta Culture Day. This event will provide an opportunity for Edmonton residents to share and appreciate their cultures as well as the Chinese culture.
On the occasion of the first Global Confucius Institute Day, which is celebrated in 100 countries and by nearly 500 Confucius Institutes, AMCC-International Business Development and the Confucius Institute in Edmonton are pleased to sponsor an important discussion by an influential business panel on Alberta’s economic potential with Asia. In only a few years Canada’s … Continue reading Insight From Experts: Doing Business with China
The 9th Anniversary of the East China Immigrants Society of Edmonton & The World Confucius Institute Day Gala of Chinese Gymnastic Skill, Music and Dance Performed by Zhejiang Normal University Troupe & The Chinese Gymnastic Skill Team Tickets: $50 VIP, $15 Contact: 780 709 3322 or 780 970 5233
Morinville Culture Days Showcase Of all the events planned for Morinville Culture Days, the must-see showstopper is Booming Tree Taiko drummers. The Morinville show will blend traditional taiko drumming and a combination of Celtic and modern drumming. Shimizu also adapted a Cherokee parable into a specially written fable titled The Three Dragons. In this … Continue reading Booming Tree Taiko with Dallas Arcand Jr.
Berlioz’s monumental masterpiece never fails to astonish and delight, its blazing romanticism providing the ideal contrast to Grieg’s beloved concerto. Piano soloist Conrad Tao's colourful overture was inspired by the separation of heaven and earth in Chinese mythology. Jean-Philippe Tremblay, conductor Conrad Tao, piano Featured Repertoire TAO: Pángu GRIEG: Piano Concerto BERLIOZ: Symphonie fantastique Additional … Continue reading Symphonie Fantastique
Chinese Music Festival Miss Wang Ying, erhu soloist and accomplished artist from Central Conservatory of Music, Folk Music Department in China.
Presented by Edmonton Chamber Music Society Described as a 'revelation,' the Afiara Quartet is quartet-in-residence at the Royal Conservatory of Music, and the winner of the Young Canadian Musicians Award and the Banff Quartet Competition’s Szekely Prize for best interpretation of Beethoven. Its performances balance 'intensity and commitment' and 'frequent moments of tenderness.' Valerie Li … Continue reading Afiara Quartet
Bonne Musique II Concert ECPA presents Edmonton's second Chinese Music Festival. Featuring guest performers from Hong Kong, Taiwan, Shanghai, Toronto, and Vancouver as well as renowned Erhu player Wang Ying. The music festival includes a weekend of activities, including: Saturday, October 11th: Erhu workshop at Muttart Hall, Alberta College Sunday, October 12th: Bonne Musique concert … Continue reading Chinese Music Festival II
Erhu Master Miss Wang Ying, China Shanghai Hinmory National Chamber Band, China Da-Chung Chinese Classical Orchestra, Taiwan Hong Kong Juvenile and Youth Chinese Classical Orchestra Hong Kong NTWAJW Association LST Primary School Chinese Orchestra BC Chinese Music Association Toronto Chinese Orchestra Edmonton Chinese Philharmonica
