Performing Arts

Arif Lohar

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The ensemble takes the stage in front of a sold out crowd in New York. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

Music From Central Asia

Video: A blend of traditional and new music from The Bandistan Ensemble.
Texas

Chen Dance Center Production Strikes Gold in Houston

Packed houses visited Asia Society to celebrate the inaugural world premiere production, Tsuru.
(Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

Videos: Lahore Literary Festival in New York City

Asia Society brings Lahore Literary Festival, a celebratory exploration of the literary arts of Pakistan, to New York.
Puppet master Ki Midiyanto performs Déwa Ruci (Bima’s Spiritual Enlightenment) at Asia Society in New York on May 14, 2016. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

Photos and Video: Javanese Wayang Kulit Shadow Puppetry

Renowned puppet master Ki Midaiyanto brings Indonesia's "Tale of Déwa Ruci" to life at Asia Society.
New York

Wayang Kulit: Indonesia's Extraordinary Shadow Puppetry Tradition

Asia Society's Rachel Cooper explains what makes the ancient Javanese art form so unique.
Saami Brothers Qawwal perform at Asia Society New York on May 8, 2016. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

Video: Saami Brothers Qawwal, Devotional Music from the Sufi Traditions of Pakistan

The traditional music transports the musicians and audience closer to the divine.
The Pakistani signer Zeb Bangash performs on the opening night of the Lahore Literary Festival at Asia Society New York. (Elsa Ruiz/Asia Society)

The Lahore Literary Festival: Bringing Pakistan's Celebration of Arts and Culture to New York

The two-day event offers a rejoinder to the country's reputation for political instability and extremism.
(Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

Photo Gallery: Kyogen Japanese Theater

Audiences were left rolling after a special performance of traditional Japanese comedic theater.
Kyogen master Nomura Manzo IX performs his craft which he learned from his father and grandfather.

For Classic Japanese Theater Form Kyogen, 'Tradition Is Not Fixed'

Japanese Kyogen is a rare form of classic theater that lends itself well to modern interpretation while still maintaining its 600 year-old spirit.
Opera singer Qian Yi during a preview of the contemporary opera "Paradise Interrupted" (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)
New York

Photo Gallery: 'Paradise Interrupted'

Asia Society welcomed key artists of the contemporary opera 'Paradise Interrupted' for a special preview performance.
Soprano opera singer Qian Yi in front of the unique and intricate set of 'Paradise Interrupted' which is partially made of paper. (Lincoln Center Festival/Lihe Xiao)

'Paradise Interrupted' — Bringing Chinese Tradition Onto the Contemporary Stage

Director Jennifer Wen Ma and composer Huang Ruo present a hybrid between traditional opera and an art installation piece.
Stephanie Todd Wong
Texas

Stephanie Todd Wong Joins Asia Society Texas Center as the New Director of Arts & Culture

Asia Society Texas Center announces the appointment of Stephanie Todd Wong as the new Director of Arts & Culture.
Performer Karen Kandel as 'papermaker' in 'Recycling: Washi Tales.' (Valerie Oliveiro)

'A Blank Page Is Never Empty'

Exploring the art of paper-making and storytelling through literal and metaphorical recycling.
A scene from the chamber opera Wenji: Eighteen Songs of a Nomad Flute with actor Zhou Long (L) and actress Xiu Ying in 2002. (Jack Vartoogian/Asia Society)

#TBT: In 2002, Wenji Opera Explores Themes of Dislocation and 'Biculturalism'

Each week, we'll reach into Asia Society's archives to find a photo from the organization's 60-year history. This week: A 2002 chamber opera documents the life of a Chinese poet who lived 1,800 years ago.
New York

Watch: Rez Abbasi on Guitar

The Pakistani-born guitarist also discusses how his background influences his musical evolution.
Megumi Isobe/Larry Ellison Collection

Season of Japan

Asia Society presents a season of programming celebrating the exhibition 'Kamakura: Realism and Spirituality in the Sculpture of Japan.'
Invocation group. (Bill Douthart)

Asia Society Presents New York Premiere of Rez Abbasi's Invocation

In a special performance, Invocation sextet will unveil a new project that explores Carnatic classical music from Southern India through the idiom of jazz.
Still from 'Sever,' a reinterpretation of a classic Chinese folktale.

Asia Society Presents 'Shanghai / New York: Future Histories 2' featuring Xi Ban and Pi Huang Club

Multidisciplinary performance, part of the COIL 2016 Festival, features emerging Chinese artists.

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