Performing Arts

Texas

'Crane Wife' Comes to Houston

Traditional ballet meets new movement and music in this world premiere production.

Members of Shwe Man Thabin perform at Asia Society New York on April 11, 2015. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Reviews: Shwe Man Thabin

New York Times: "...audience members lingered in their seats, dazed."

An evening of zat pwe presents a panoply of music, song, dance, drama, and comedy. (Rachel Cooper)

Myanmar's Premier Performance Troupe

Myanmar’s ‘zat pwe’ is a performance form with music, dance, and theater.

Rapper Prach Ly. (Courtesy of the artist)

Prach Ly: Rappin’ Justice

Khmer American rapper praCh (Prach Ly) reflects on his journey.

Jazz pianist, bandleader, and composer Vijay Iyer on The Charlie Rose Show on March 16, 2015.

Vijay Ayer on Charlie Rose Show

Vijay Ayer discussed his new album on the Charlie Rose Show.

Wind virtuoso Wu Tong performs at Asia Society New York on March 19, 2015. (Courtesy of Wu Tong)

On Stage: China’s Musical Polymath

Meet Wu Tong, sheng master and Silk Road Ensemble founding member.

Texas

Girl Scouts Honors Positive Contributions of Y. Ping Sun at Annual Luncheon

Asia Society Board Member Y. Ping Sun to be honored for her many contributions to the community.

Texas

The World of Heike Monogatari

Biwa master Akiko Sakurai performed narrative songs from Japan’s medieval period.

Wu Shuang in Qin Yi's multimedia work "Mirror Mind" at Asia Society New York on Jan. 13, 2015. (Ellen Wallop/Asia Society)

Emerging Composers' 'Future Histories'

Eclectic works herald China's new generation.

L to R: Mayumi Miyata, Wu Man, and Jin Hi Kim.

New York

Music From Japan 40th Anniversary

Feb. 7-8: Two-day event celebrates rich legacy of new commissions.

New York

Multimedia: Sutra Dance Theater Brings a Timeless Love Story to Vivid, Kinetic Life

Malaysia's Sutra Dance Theater enacts the love between Krishna and Radha in a compelling, color-filled performance.

Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky performs two pieces inspired by Nam June Paik, "Electric Imaginary" and "Seoul Counterpoint," at Asia Society New York on October 25, 2014.

DJ Spooky Goes 'Future Forward' in Two-Part Homage to Nam June Paik

The composer and mixed-media artist describes how Nam June Paik has inspired his own work, and how he sees himself as extending Paik's legacy into the 21st century.

Paul D. Miller aka DJ Spooky (L) and Rami Seo on kayagŭm (R) performing 'Paik Variations I-III' at Asia Society New York on Sept. 8, 2014.

Watch: 'Paik Variations I-III'

DJ Spooky engages with his pioneering predecessor Nam June Paik.

"The Unseen Sequence," screening at Asia Society New York on Sept. 21, is director Sumantra Ghosal's documentary portrait of dancer/choreographer Malavika Sarukkai (R).

Interview: Director Educates Himself, and Audience, with Classical Dance Documentary

Sumantra Ghosal discusses how he made his film about celebrated dancer/choreographer Malavika Sarukkai, who brings a contemporary sensibility to traditional Bharatanatyam.