When the Dragon Meets the Eagle: Oriental Grandeur in the Northwest

Roger Nelson, conductor
Seattle Chinese Orchestra

"When the Dragon Meets the Eagle: Oriental Grandeur in the Northwest” is a celebration in concert of 8000 years of the Chinese musical arts – and a few centuries of Western classical music, too. Audiences will be entranced by the delightful mixture of soulful melodies, energetic percussions and the graceful, precise-yet-delicate movements of the musicians that are as much of an art as the music itself.

Roger Nelson conducts as the Seattle Chinese Orchestra, the only traditional Chinese orchestra in the Northwest, performs both renowned favorites and original compositions, melding traditional Chinese instruments with classical Western instruments such as the piano and cello in ways that leave the audience with an enormous appreciation of cultural exchanges.

This event is presented by the Chinese Arts and Music Association with ongoing support from Newport Covenant Church.

About Seattle Chinese Orchestra

The Seattle Chinese Orchestra (SCO) is the only traditional Chinese Orchestra in the Pacific Northwest. Formed in 1984, its mission is to advocate and promote traditional Chinese music to the Western world. Directed by the internationally recognized erhu virtuoso Warren Chang and conducted by Fred Chu, the SCO offers instruction and performance opportunities to anyone of any age interested in learning traditional Chinese instruments. With over 50 musicians participating, the SCO performs annually in a variety of venues including Benaroya Hall. The ensemble includes not only Chinese musicians but also Americans who are lovers of Chinese culture and well-versed in Chinese music.