Assembly: Exquisitely beautiful music from Vietnam is offered by this group of premier performers. Featuring the music of the mountain people of Vietnam, as well as classical, folk and contemporary music of the country, the group plays rare and unique instruments such as the Dan Bau (one-stringed zither) or the Dan T'rung (suspended bamboo xylophone), among others. With haunting lyricism, energetic rhythms and fascinating timbres, the ensemble's performance offers an intriguing glimpse into the rich and sophisticated musical traditions of Vietnam, while mesmerizing adult and student audiences alike.

Khac Chi Ensemble consists of two remarkable musicians: Ho, Chi Khac and Hoang, Ngoc Bic. Chi is the world's premiere virtuoso on the Dan Bau (one string zither) as well as a composer and a music researcher. Chi's innovative developments on the dan bau have been heard in concerts throughout North America, Europe and Asia. Currently teaching Vietnamese instruments at the University of British Columbia, Chi continues to perform internationally with his ensemble. Bic is an exceptional vocalist, arranger and multi-instrumentalist. She specializes on the dan bau and a number of very rare instruments, and was the first woman ever to receive First Prize for dan bau in the 1988 Vietnam Competition of Professional Instrumentalists. Bic has toured internationally both as a solo artist and with the Khac Chi Ensemble.

Assembly Price:
One Performance = $750
Two Performances = $1,275
Three Performances = $1,600

Age Group: All Ages
Capacity: 500 Students
Availability: Limited

To design an arts education program with this artist, please call (213) 250-ARTS or email education@musiccenter.org.

Prices are for services between July 1, 2008 and June 30, 2009.