East Meets West concert weekend Saturday - Sunday, February 25-26

The East-Meets-West concert will be held Saturday February 25 and Sunday February 26 with two unique and spectacular shows. Performing will be the Rong Rong Chinese Folk Choir, Zhenlun Cello Orchestra, and Seattle Chinese Orchestra.

Warren Chang plays the erhu
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Performances will be held at the Shorecrest Performing Arts Center, 15343 25th Ave NE, 98155.

Saturday's concert features the Rong Rong Chinese Folk Choir and the Zhenlun Cello Orchestra. Sunday is the Zhenlun Cello Orchestra and the Seattle Chinese Orchestra.

Tickets are available online. For more information see the Arts Council website or call 206-417-4645.

A preview performance of East Meets West was conducted at the City of Shoreline Hall Lobby on Thursday afternoon.

Roger Nelson performed on the piano and Warren Chang played the erhu. The instrument, sometimes known as a Chinese fiddle, was introduced to China by the Xi people of Central Asia in the 10th century.

l-r Roger Nelson (pianist), Robin McClelland (Arts Council board member), Warren Chang, Lorie Hoffman (Arts Council Exec Director), and Janessa Post (Arts Council staff)
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

The erhu consists a vertical stick-like neck, at the top of which are two large tuning pegs, and the bottom is a small eight sided resonator body (sound box) which is covered with python skin.

The concerts are sponsored by the Shoreline - Lake Forest Park Arts Council.