New Sounds of Ancient Music is a presentation of original compositions for traditional Chinese instruments. The concert incorporates visual elements to depict three familiar Chinese stories first told over a thousand years ago: “Night Revels of Han Xizai,” “Drinking Wine from Goblets Drifting Downstream,” and “Flowing Water.”

Featuring Music Masters Ensemble of Shanghai Conservatory of Music: Lin Shu (soprano), Liu Wenwen (Suona), Lu Liyi (pipa), Wang Chenyu (dizi), Xie Yashuangzi (Collaborative pianist), Zhao Wenyi (guqin)

This presentation is part of CIUM's Chinese Arts and Culture Festival from September 24 to September 27, 2014.