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Gateway Theatre presents ‘Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration.’
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Celebrate Lunar New Year at Gateway Theatre on February 1
Published 3:18 PST, Tue January 7, 2025
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Continuing its 2024 /2025 season, Gateway Theatre presents Silk Road Music: Lunar New Year Celebration on Saturday, Feb. 1. Doors open at 1 p.m. and event will begin at 2 p.m. Experience the magic of Lunar New Year with this family friendly show filled with acoustic music and songs that blend the rich traditions of Asian and non-Asian music.
Forever two decades, Silk Road Music’s pioneering musical fusions have blended Chinese folk and classical music with jazz, blues, Brazilian, Celtic, Spanish, Arabic, and Aboriginal music to create a unique sound. Two-time winner of Best World Music from the West Coast Music Awards, this popular ensemble has been featured on CBC’s Asian Music Compilation, the BBC International Recital, and at many folk and jazz festivals across North America.
Featuring an incredible blend of instruments—the enchanting pipa, vibrant suona, harmonious sheng, soulful hulusi, fiery guitar, exotic oud, and dynamic world percussion (taiko, djembe and more)—this celebration transcends boundaries and unites cultures through the power of sound.
The featured songs include the classic Chinese Pipa solo “Snowflakes in the Early Spring” 陽春古曲, Suona solo "Hundred Birds and Worshipping The Phoenix" 百鳥朝鳳, and the popular "Kang Ding Love Song" 康定情歌, as well as the Spanish Dance song"Mon pere Rumba", Candle light Blues and many more.
Featured Musicians:
- Qiu Xia He on Pipa
- Andre Thibault on Guitar and Oud
- Zhongxi Wu on Suona and Sheng
- Phil Belanger on Percussion
- Jason Overy on Taiko, Djembe and world percussion
"Hosting these celebratory events has been an incredible part of Gateway Theatre's long-standing presence in the Richmond community," said Barbara Tomasic, Gateway Theatre Executive Artistic Director. "We are thrilled to welcome Silk Road Music to share their talent with our audiences and our community. Having these world-class musicians come into our studios and share this celebration is the perfect addition to our season."
Dont’s miss this unforgettable performance by five amazing musicians that promises to entertain and inspire, showcasing the harmonious fusion of East and West.
For more information on this event, visit gatewaytheatre.com/events/2025-lny/
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