Khac Chi Ensemble in LA Jan. 14

Khac Chi Ensemble (Music, Vietnam)

Khac Chi Ensemble performs the music of the mountain people of Vietnam featuring rare instruments such as the dan t’rung — a suspended bamboo xylophone — and the dan bau — a one-stringed zither. The energetic rhythms and fascinating timbres offer intriguing glimpses into Vietnam’s rich musical traditions.

Korean Classical Music and Dance Company (Music/Dance, Korea)

The Korean Classical Music and Dance Company performs authentic music and exquisite dance that originated with the ancient culture’s royal dynasties. The company is dedicated to the preservation of the culture and heritage of Korea and presents in both folk and classical forms.


WHEN:
Saturday, January 14, 2012
11:00 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.

WHERE:
World City at the Music Center is presented at the W.M. Keck Foundation Children's Amphitheatre at the Music Center’s Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Avenue,

Los Angeles. Free tickets are distributed on Grand Avenue at 2nd Street, starting at 10:00 a.m. for the 11:00 a.m. performance and at 11:00 a.m. for the 12:30 p.m. performance.

WHY:
Celebrate and discover cultures from different peoples and places—or potentially even your own—all for FREE at World City at the Music Center. The post-performance visual arts workshops, designed by Music Center Teaching Artists, give children the opportunity to explore the featured culture through unique art-making projects such as calligraphy, puppets and musical instruments.