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Image of several guzheng players with text: Live Music with the Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble

Live Concert with the Alice GuZheng Ensemble
2025-05-10 14:00:00 2025-05-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Live Concert with the Alice GuZheng Ensemble Waldorf West Branch -

Saturday, May 10
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-10 14:00:00 2025-05-10 15:00:00 America/New_York Live Concert with the Alice GuZheng Ensemble Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a mesmerizing musical experience featuring the Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble! Waldorf West Branch -

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a mesmerizing musical experience featuring the Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble!

This free concert showcases the enchanting sounds of the GuZheng, a traditional Chinese plucked string instrument with a rich history dating back to the Qin Dynasty (221–206 BCE). Known for its elegant tones and expressive melodies, the GuZheng continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Join us for an unforgettable evening as the talented musicians of the Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble bring this ancient instrument to life, performing a dynamic selection of pieces that highlight its versatility and beauty. Whether you're a longtime fan of traditional Chinese music or discovering the GuZheng for the first time, this performance promises to be a unique cultural celebration that you won’t want to miss!

About the Presenter: The Alice Gu-Zheng Ensemble, a non-profit organization, was founded in 2002 by Alice and her husband, Kent, who are the instructors. This ensemble has lots of gu-zheng enthusiasts, ranging from ages six to sixty five, and has held 428 public performances in Washington DC area from June 2002 to October 2020. Except playing traditional and contemporary Chinese gu-zheng music, the ensemble also plays some Western and Chinese modern pieces. You can find out more about them at their website.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter |

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