US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music with the Central Conservatory of Music, China
The Sound of Spring
A Chinese New Year Concert with The Orchestra Now
Photo by Karl Rabe
February 14, 2026
US-China Music Institute of the Bard College Conservatory of Music with the Central Conservatory of Music, China
Photo by Karl Rabe
February 14, 2026
2 pm • Pre-concert celebration of Chinese Lunar New Year
3 pm • Performance
Celebrate two holidays in one! On Valentine’s Day, bring your loved ones and welcome the Year of the Horse at the 7th annual The Sound of Spring Chinese New Year concert. The Orchestra Now and conductor Jindong Cai perform a program in praise of love and horses—filling Sosnoff Theater with joyful Chinese and Western symphonic music for the whole family.
Special guest soloists include winds virtuoso Yazhi Guo, plus a selection of outstanding young performers with top international accolades from the legendary Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing and the groundbreaking US-China Music Institute at Bard.
Be sure to come early for the ever-popular Chinese instrument demonstration, with tea and snacks, courtesy of the US-China Music Institute.
Conductor
Suona
Suona
Pipa
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