Cultural Convergences: The Music of Huang Ruo & Gustav Mahler with Modern Dance
Friday, April 20, 8 PM & Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 8PM
City Center Studios
130 W. 56th St bet. 6 & 7 Avenues New York, NY 10019, NYC
New York-based orchestra Ensemble 212 and Michael Mao Dance present a stunning visual and musical collaboration titled "Cultural Convergences" celebrating NYC Immigrant Heritage week. The performance features the music of award-winning composer Huang Ruo and the world premiere of Mahler's Der Abschied from Das Lied von der Erde in a new version for large chamber ensemble by Yoon Jae Lee. Mezzo-Soprano Hyona Kim is the featured soloist and guest conductor Kyunghun Kim will lead the ensemble.
Advance Ticket prices: $20 for general public, $10 for seniors. Tickets at the door will be $25 for general public, $15 for seniors and $10 for students with ID. To purchase tickets, please visit http://www.ensemble212.org.