Master Dominique Saatenang
Master Saatenang gave a performance "Shaolin Black and White" during the symposium on cultural exchanges between China and Africa, "Performing the Other" on March 30, 2013.
Kunqu Performances
The Classical Opera Of Globalized China;
Three grand performances by Suzhou Kun Opera Theatre of Jiangsu Province; presented with UMS.
Chinese-American Jazz
Jon Jang, jazz composer and pianist, served as an U-M King-Chávez-Parks Visiting Professor. He presented a concert with not only Min Xiao Fen, but also UM faculty and students: Andrew Bishop, Robert L. Hurst III, Michael Gould, William Lucas, Adam Unsworth, and Yuma Uesaka.
Performance Excellence Award
Madame LIU Yandong, a member of the Chinese Politburo Standing Committee and a State Councilor, presents the Confucius Institute Individual Performance Excellence Award to Lester Monts.
Beijing Drum Songs
A traditional genre of Chinese narrative singing, Beijing Drum Songs tell many classic Chinese stories, portraying martial heroes, treacherous villains, and charming ladies. The performance featured Ms. Yang Fengjie, one of the most esteemed performers, and the Tianjin Troupe of Narrative Songs.
Folk Pottery Symposium
The Chinese Folk Pottery International Symposium addressed the presence of Chinese folk pottery in the modern world, its traditions, its methods, its practitioners, and its future, as well as its role in historical and contemporary contexts.
Erhu and Dizi Recital
An evening of Chinese traditional, folk, and western classical music with Yan Xi Dong, Tian Shi Feng, and Xiao Dong Wei.
News and Announcements
Cao Yu exhibit illuminates China's rich history of drama
Despite his passing in 1996, Cao Yu, the foremost pioneer of modern
drama in China, lives on in Ann Arbor. The University’s Confucius
Institute currently features an exhibition on his life and career.
Suzhou Kun bringing rare chance to hear Chinese opera to Ann Arbor
Helping arrange and fund University Musical Society performances by one of China’s best kunqu troupes, the Suzhou Kun Opera Theater
of Jiangsu Province, Lam and the Confucius Institute have made it easy
for Ann Arbor’s global citizens to count themselves up to date.
Tony Award winning playwright David Henry Hwang to speak at U-M
The creator of the Tony Award-winning play "M. Butterfly" will speak Friday, Jan. 13 at the University of Michigan.
Upcoming Events
Jun 01
2013
Peony Blossoms and Pure Melodies
Time: 7 pm
Venue: Nichols Arboretum Peony Garden
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Photo Gallery
The Confucius Institute hosts many exciting events throughout the year and we do our best to make our photos available online. We invite you to explore our past events, including lectures and performances, through our photo gallery.
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Video
We offer a selection of full-length videos from our past performances and lectures that offer an exciting glimpse into the variety of activities that are hosted every year. These videos have been generously provided with permission of the owners.
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Publications
The Confucius Institute publishes educational materials on Chinese performing arts and culture. These materials are intended to capture pieces of history and modern art, encouraging dialog among scholars and the public.
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