Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

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Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year

STORY: Sound of Spring concert held in New York to celebrate Chinese New Year DATELINE: Jan. 29, 2023 LENGTH: 0:02:03 LOCATION: NEW YORK, U.S. CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: 1. various of the performance during the concert STORYLINE: A unique Chinese New Year concert "The Sound of Spring" was held in New York on Saturday, charming the audience with the diversity and artistry of Chinese symphonic music. Now in its fourth year, the concert was jointly presented by the U.S.-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music, and the Central Conservatory of Music in China. Featuring well-known musical pieces such as Spring Festival Overture, Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto, along with other festive works, the two-hour-long program showcased an exciting blend of Chinese American artists, Chinese symphonic music, and traditional instruments. Chinese music is full of enchanting stories and uplifting sounds, said Cai Jindong, conductor of the concert and director of the U.S.-China Music Inst

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