Bard College Conservatory of Music Presents
Annual Yaji 雅集 ‘Elegant Gathering’
Saturday, April 8, 2023
Bard Hall
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Part of the 5th Annual Conference of the US-China Music Institute, Ancient Echoes and New Sounds: Guqin in the 21st Century
The Yaji is a very special annual event, now in its second year, which is based on an ancient Chinese tradition combining literature, music, and calligraphy in a casual social setting. Enjoy musical performances, poetry recitals, and calligraphy demonstrations from students of the college, Bard professors Mingmei Yip, Huiwen Li, and Shuangting Xiong, and special guests the Trio of Three Continents (Gao Hong, pipa; Leonard Jacome, Venezueland harp; Issam Rafea, oud). The event will begin with a dedication in poetry and song to the memory of Bard professor of Chinese Li-hua Ying.
Free and open to the public. Bard community members are welcome to attend. Audience members can come and go at any time.
Refreshments will be served.
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Read more about the annual conference, Ancient Echoes and New Sounds: Guqin in the 21st Century
For more information, call 845-758-7026, or e-mail [email protected].
Time: 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Location: Bard Hall