The UNLV World Music Chamber Ensemble Presents the 3rd Annual Lunar New Year concert at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 inside Artemus W. Ham Concert Hall. The concert is sponsored by the Consulate General of China in San Francisco, UNLV School of Music, and several local businesses.
Tickets are $15 and available at the UNLV Performing Arts Center box office, online, or by calling 702-895-ARTS (2787). Faculty/staff tickets are $10. Students receive a free ticket with valid student ID.
Directed by Tianxi Wen, a doctoral candidate in orchestral conducting, and features the UNLV World Music Chamber Ensemble in collaboration with talented community artists.
The UNLV World Music Chamber Ensemble is a dynamic performance group that embraces multiculturalism, diversity, and collaboration. This co-creative ensemble explores the fusion of music, dance, kung fu, and art from both Eastern and Western traditions. By celebrating various cultural practices, the group aims to showcase the power of diverse coexistence. Through intentional intersections between different traditions, the ensemble emphasizes expressivity and inclusion, making it a multidisciplinary experience highlighting the richness of global artistic heritage.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year 2025 with a performance that showcases the richness of Chinese and Korean traditional instrumental and vocal music, reimagined with fresh arrangements. Enjoy breathtaking displays of kung fu and the elegance of Chinese classical dance. This unique concert brings together the splendor of Asian traditions with the cosmopolitan energy of the present, creating an unforgettable evening of cultural harmony and artistry.
About the UNLV College of Fine Arts
The College of Fine Arts educates, empowers, and engages creative people to become visionary change-makers in the arts through acts of imagination. At UNLV we believe the arts are an essential good for society. We make education relevant and accessible through our programs and outreach. We create new knowledge in the arts. We celebrate independent thought and the power of bringing people together to foster creativity.
