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Interview: Classical Violinist Jennifer Koh Finds Her Own Path to Music with Meaning
The Chicago-born violinist has made a name for herself not only through her playing but through her unusually thoughtful approach to the classical repertory.
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Moses and the Wandering Dervish
The Iranian epic drama Ta'ziyeh Khani adapted and transfigured at Trinity College.
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Time Out of Memory: Ta'ziyeh, the Total Drama
One of the most highly developed and powerful examples of the passion play is the ta'ziyeh performed by Shiite Muslims in Iran.
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Ta'ziyeh Performance Conventions: A Short Sketch
Religious epic theatre, ta'ziyeh or shabih, continues to be performed in areas of the Middle East with large Shi'a populations.
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An Interview with Sin Cha Hong
The Korean contemporary dancer and choreographer talks to Asia Society about her new work.
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Iizuka's '36 Views'
Interview with acclaimed playwright Naomi Iizuka.
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Proueng Chhieng and the Spirit of Cambodia
The dancer and artistic director of Dance, Spirit of Cambodia talks about his work and Cambodia's performing arts.
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The Floating Box: A Story in Chinatown
An interview with Jason Kao Hwang, Jean Randich and Catherine Filloux.
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Singing the Chinese Blues
Chinese composer and novelist Liu Sola discusses her attraction to American jazz and soul.
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'Music in Mongolia is Everywhere'
The acclaimed musical group Altai-Hangai on their unique sound, instruments, and one particular fan - Yo-Yo Ma.
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