99
North Main
Rochester, VT 05767
(802) 767-9670
Silk Road continued:
Silk Road Music’s CD’s, Endless and Village
Tales, have twice won the West Coast Music award for Best World
Music Album and Endless earned a 1999 Juno nomination for Best Global
Album. Music lovers were amazed and delighted to find Chinese music so
accessible, and to hear how eloquently Silk Road could express Western
genres.
Silk Road’s performance features traditional instrumental pieces,
original compositions, and Chinese folk songs, arranged for cross-cultural
instrumentation, and performed in both English and Mandarin by duets from
both cultures. All the presentations can be done in English, French, and
Mandarin Chinese. Audiences have found the result to be breathtaking in
beauty, virtuosity, and innovation.
The music is truly accessible to people of all cultures. In addition to
its artistry, Silk Road’s music is also a remarkable window into
Chinese culture. The 40-page Village Tales booklet contains sheet music
for all the songs (with lyrics in both languages), Chinese pronunciation
keys, and background on the instruments and songs. A teacher-designed
study guide is also available for students, presenters, and those who
want to pursue their interest in Chinese culture, or who want to share
it with others.
Throughout its travels, Silk Road Music has realized the potential of
music both as an authentic expression of one culture and as a powerful
link between cultures. Silk Road’s audiences have gained a greater
understanding for Chinese music, for the music of their own traditions,
and for the natural, human energy that results when cultures eagerly try
to learn from one another.
Please visit
http://www.silkroadmusic.ca/
for further information on Silk Road.