In
today's information age,
we are always searching for the future of music and the future of
art in general. But I think it is equally important to look back and
see how traditional arts have been transformed. By understanding
the past, we can better perceive the future.
- Jindong Cai, Artistic Director
Festival Information:
(download: English.pdf)
(download: Korean translation.pdf)
(download: Japanese translation.pdf)
(download: Chinese translation.pdf)
Featuring Performances by:
Guest Artists:
- Kazue Sawai, Japanese koto
- Ji Aeri, Korean gayageum
- Yuan Sha, Chinese guzheng
- Jin Hi Kim, Korean and electric kumongo
- Kojiro Umezaki, Japanese Sakuhachi
- Faraz Minooei, Iranian Santur
- Yunxiang Gao, Chinese pipa
- Madame Tosiko Yonekawa, Japanese Shaminsen and koto
Guest Ensembles:
- California Youth Chinese Symphony
- Sawai Koto Ensemble of San Francisco
- Berkeley Korean Traditional Drumming Ensemble - EGO
Special Events:
