Bard Chinese Ensemble Fall Concert 2026

Bard Chinese Ensemble Fall Concert 2026
Wednesday, October 28, 2026, 8:00–10:00 pm
Bitó Conservatory Building, Performance Space

The Bard Chinese Ensemble (BCE) presents an evening of music that brings together the beauty of Chinese traditions and the excitement of musical exploration. The concert begins with student chamber groups performing works inspired by traditional melodies, folk music, and contemporary compositions. Following intermission, the full ensemble takes the stage, traveling from the musical landscapes of The Silk Road to the expressive melodies and lively rhythms of Astor Piazzolla’s tangos, before closing with the uplifting Ode to the Sun.

Featuring a distinctive blend of Chinese and Western instruments, the concert highlights the creativity and collaboration of Bard Conservatory students under the direction of Jindong Cai, Director of the US-China Music Institute.

Program

Chamber Music

• Three Variations on Plum Blossom《梅花三弄》 — Traditional Chinese Music 中国传统古曲
• Dance of the Yi Tribe《彝族舞曲》 — Wang Huiran 王惠然
• Jian Dian Hua (The Snipped Indigo Flower)《剪靛花》 — Traditional Chinese Folk Melody 中国传统民歌
• Jin Xiu《锦绣》 — Su Xiao 苏潇
• Autumn Yearning on the Steppe《草原秋思》 — Luk Wai Chun 陸尉俊

Intermission

Bard Chinese Ensemble

• The Silk Road《丝绸之路》 — Jiang Ying 姜莹; arranged by Xinyan Li 李昕艳
• Oblivion · Libertango《遗忘 · 自由探戈》 — Astor Piazzolla 阿斯托尔·皮亚佐拉 (1921–1992); arranged by Xinyan Li 李昕艳
• Ode to the Sun《太阳颂》 — Wang Danhong 王丹红

Free and open to the public. Livestreaming on the Bard US-China Music Institute YouTube Channel.

For more information, call 845-758-7026, email [email protected], or visit https://www.barduschinamusic.org/events/2026/10/27/chinese-ensemble.