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Established in 1997, the JUNO nominated Orchid Ensemble is Lan Tung (Taiwan/Canada) on the erhu/Chinese violin, Yu-Chen Wang (Taiwan/US) on the zheng/Chinese zither, and Jonathan Bernard (Canada) on percussion. The ensemble blends ancient musical instruments and traditions from China and beyond, creating a beautiful new sound. The ensemble has embraced a variety of musical styles to its repertoire, ranging from the traditional and contemporary music of China, World Music, New Music to Jazz and Creative Improvisation. The energetic yet endearing performance style of the ensemble consistently intrigues and delights its audiences. Acclaimed as ‘One of the brightest blossoms on the world music scene’ (Georgia Straight), the Orchid Ensemble has been tirelessly developing an innovative musical genre based on the cultural exchange between Western and Asian musicians.
The Orchid Ensemble regularly collaborates with artists from various backgrounds. At the same time, it commissions new works from Canadian and US composers to create a contemporary repertoire. Its annual productions have evolved to integrate music with multimedia, dance and scenographic installation.
The ensemble tours regularly across North America, giving over seventy performances every year at concert halls, educational institutes and prominent World, Jazz and Folk Music festivals. Recent appearances include The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, the Smithsonian Institution’s Freer Gallery, Canada Day Celebrations in Ottawa, Festival Miami, the Vancouver International Jazz Festival, the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts, and the National Arts Centre in Ottawa. As BC’s spokesperson for the UNESCO ASPnet in Canada, the Orchid Ensemble gives educational presentations to various age groups. The ensemble’s CD Road to Kashgar won a 2005 JUNO nomination, and is featured regularly on CBC TV, Radio and Radio Canada.
Left to right: Lan Tung, Jonathan Bernard, Yu-Chen Wang. photographer: Nenad Stevanovic
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17.12.10
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Orchid Ensemble's Choir Collaboration Project featured on
CBC Music
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2012 new CD
Life Death Tears Dream
ORDER CD by mail
"Life Death Tears Dream" - original and classical music inspired by contemporary and classical poetry of China, Taiwan, Spain and a mystical hymn in Hebrew.
Featuring Canadian composers Mark Armanini, Moshe Denburg, Barry Truax, Lan Tung, and Yawen V. Wang
produced and engineered by Jay O'Keeffe, co-produced by Lan Tung and Jonathan Bernard
recorded at the Factory Studios
supported by the Canada Council for the Arts
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zheng performed by
previous member Mei Han
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