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Red Chamber straddles traditional and contemporary, whether it be ancient Chinese string band music seldom heard in the west, bluegrass, or jazz fusion. These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion!

Red Chamber takes its inspiration from the traditional Chinese "Plucked String" repertoire that is seldom if ever heard in the west. Featuring only plucked strings. Red Chamber creates a unique sound while performing a repertoire that spans centuries, including transcriptions from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), to modern compositions. Red Chamber is exploring other genres of plucked string music like Bluegrass, jazz, and a host of other folk traditions.

This is an exciting ensemble of masterful musicians bringing a new sound on ancient instruments to the concert stage. .

Mei Han is the leader and internationally acclaimed zheng (zither) master and ethnomusicologist. Formerly a soloist of the Zhan You Ensemble in Beijing (leading group of its type in China) for more than ten years, her career spans in five continents, including performing at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC and premiering the first original zheng concerto with the China Philharmonic Orchestra in Beijing.

Guilian Liu is one of the world's top five pipa (lute) masters. She graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, becoming the director of the Shanghai Pipa Society, and a member of the Chinese Musicians; Association and Chinese National Orchestral Society. Representing China, Ms. Liu has performed worldwide.

Zhimin Yu is a ruan (lute) virtuoso. She was a principle player at the China Broadcast Performing Arts Troupe, Beijing. She performed at the Asian Arts Festival, Hong Kong, and toured to Japan as a founding member of the Chinese Folklore Troupe. Since immigrating to Canada in 1989, she has performed throughout North America.

Geling Jiang is an award winning multi-instrumentalist, Started her professional training at age of 10, she became a member of the Chime Bell Ensemble of Hubei province, with which she remained for 20 years. She toured with the ensemble to the United States, Japan and Singapore, and recorded for films, TV programs and radio shows.

These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion! - CBC Radio

Red Chamber's musicians red-hot sexy, red-hot accomplished - Georgia Straight

Listen to Red Chamber on CBC

Red China Meets Bluegrass
Asian Fiery foursome challenges powerhouse pickers from the West
Concert by Red Chamber and the Jaybirds
May 2, 08, 8 pm
Vancouver Community College, Auditorium, 1155 E. Broadway, Vancouver
Tickets $15/$12, at the door or call 778-998-5375


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Sssss...Red Chamber is hot, steamy hot! Whether it is fast and furious stringband music, the sultry beauty of Imperial Court classics, or cutting edge contemporary creations, Red Chamber's fiery passion embodies every note. Red Chamber straddles traditional and contemporary, whether it be ancient Chinese string band music seldom heard in the west, bluegrass, or jazz fusion. These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion! Red Chamber takes its inspiration from the traditional Chinese "Plucked String" repertoire that is seldom if ever heard in the west. Featuring only plucked strings. Red Chamber creates a unique sound while performing a repertoire that spans centuries, including transcriptions from the Tang Dynasty (618-907), to modern compositions. Red Chamber is exploring other genres of plucked string music like Bluegrass, jazz, and a host of other folk traditions. This is an exciting ensemble of masterful musicians bringing a new sound on ancient instruments to the concert stage. . Members: Mei Han is the leader and internationally acclaimed zheng (zither) master and ethnomusicologist. Formerly a soloist of the Zhan You Ensemble in Beijing (leading group of its type in China) for more than ten years, her career spans in five continents, including performing at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC and premiering the first original zheng concerto with the China Philharmonic Orchestra in Beijing. Guilian Liu is one of the world's top five pipa (lute) masters. She graduated from the Central Conservatory of Music, Beijing, becoming the director of the Shanghai Pipa Society, and a member of the Chinese Musicians; Association and Chinese National Orchestral Society. Representing China, Ms. Liu has performed worldwide. Zhimin Yu is a ruan (lute) virtuoso. She was a principle player at the China Broadcast Performing Arts Troupe, Beijing. She performed at the Asian Arts Festival, Hong Kong, and toured to Japan as a founding member of the Chinese Folklore Troupe. Since immigrating to Canada in 1989, she has performed throughout North America. Geling Jiang is an award winning multi-instrumentalist, Started her professional training at age of 10, she became a member of the Chime Bell Ensemble of Hubei province, with which she remained for 20 years. She toured with the ensemble to the United States, Japan and Singapore, and recorded for films, TV programs and radio shows. These virtuosic performers set the stage on fire with hot licks, power and passion! - CBC Radio Red Chamber's musicians red-hot sexy, red-hot accomplished - Georgia Straight Listen to Red Chamber on CBC Red China Meets Bluegrass Asian Fiery foursome challenges powerhouse pickers from the West Concert by Red Chamber and the Jaybirds May 2, 08, 8 pm Vancouver Community College, Auditorium, 1155 E. Broadway, Vancouver Tickets $15/$12, at the door or call 778-998-5375