Red Door Art Encounters - Front Porch Concert #4

Calgary Chinese Orchestra

Join us on the front porch of The Red Door for one of our last events of the summer!

Venue address is: 2114 - 16A Street SW Calgary

Bring a lawn chair, a bevy, and a donation for our featured artists! This week we are delighted to present members of the Calgary Chinese Orchestra! Read more about this exciting ensemble below!

The Calgary Chinese Orchestra (CCO) was founded in 1997 and is dedicated to promoting Chinese music and instruments in a fun and joyful environment through education and performance.

Along with presenting its own annual concert, the CCO is an active force in the community, performing at various concerts and events including: the "Calgary Canada Day 150th Celebration" at the Calgary Chinese Cultural Centre, the "2020 Lunar New Year Celebration" with the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, and "Opera in the Village" with the Calgary Opera, as well as charities and other fundraising activities throughout the years.

The orchestra is comprised of many kinds of musical instruments, each with rich and ancient histories, with some unique only to China. Its members are all dedicated to carrying on the abundant traditions of all the different styles of music found in the many regions of China, as well as embracing the influence of Western music, utilizing the innovations of modern technology, and expanding upon the local arts scene through collaborations with other musical societies.