Calendar

February 7, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Brooklyn Rider
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
The genre-bending string quartet Brooklyn Rider presents original material inspired by the Silk Road and beyond. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.
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February 14, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Zulal with Hu Jianbing
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
The Armenian a cappella trio Zulal shares a program with New York-based sheng virtuoso Hu Jianbing to help ring in the Chinese New Year, Silk Road style! This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


February 21, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Mike Block (cello), Balla Kouyate (balafon) and Hadi Eldebeck (oud)
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Traditional music from Mali and Lebanon, as well as new music combining influences from African, Arabic, and Western cultures. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


February 28, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Mike Block (cello), Balla Kouyate (balafon) and Hadi Eldebeck (oud)
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Traditional music from Mali and Lebanon, as well as new music combining influences from African, Arabic, and Western cultures. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


March 7, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Hu Jianbing and Bao Jian
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Longtime friends and collaborators Hu Jianbing (sheng) and Bao Jian (pipa) will give a performance that honors the rich history of traditional Chinese music. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


March 14, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Hu Jianbing and Bao Jian
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Longtime friends and collaborators Hu Jianbing (sheng) and Bao Jian (pipa) will give a performance that honors the rich history of traditional Chinese music. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


March 21, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Kaoru Watanabe, Deep Singh and Yumi Kurosawa
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Performing on Japanese taiko drums, bamboo flutes, the 20-string koto as well as the Indian tabla, the members of this trio draw from various Japanese and Indian musical traditions to create a vital contemporary sound: organic and teeming with high-spirited improvisation. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


March 28, 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Music From China
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Music From China performs masterpieces of Chinese classical and folk music, as well as new music by today’s composers. The sonorities created by lutes, zithers, fiddles, hammered dulcimer, and bamboo flutes evoke images of the tangible and sublime. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


April 4 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Music From China
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
Music From China performs masterpieces of Chinese classical and folk music, as well as new music by today’s composers. The sonorities created by lutes, zithers, fiddles, hammered dulcimer, and bamboo flutes evoke images of the tangible and sublime. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


April 11 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes and clarinet) and Yousif Sheronick (percussion)
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
This duo plays melodies and rhythms inspired by the caravans along the ancient Silk Road, from India, Afghanistan, Persia, Turkey and Egypt. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


April 18 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes and clarinet) and Yousif Sheronick (percussion)
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
This duo plays melodies and rhythms inspired by the caravans along the ancient Silk Road, from India, Afghanistan, Persia, Turkey and Egypt. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


April 25 2009: 1:30, 2:30 & 3:30 PM
Performances by Steve Gorn (bansuri flutes and clarinet) and Yousif Sheronick (percussion)
American Museum of Natural History
New York, NY
This duo plays melodies and rhythms inspired by the caravans along the ancient Silk Road, from India, Afghanistan, Persia, Turkey and Egypt. This event is one in a series of performances brought together by the Silk Road Project, which take place within the "Traveling the Silk Road" exhibition at AMNH every Sunday afternoon through August 15, 2010.


April 18-30, 2010
Asian Concert Tour
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma
South Korea, Macao, Taiwan, Thailand, Singapore


August 2010
Concert Tour of U.S. Music Festivals
The Silk Road Ensemble with Yo-Yo Ma