Songs and Dances from China
7:30 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 5, 2007
Taylor Performing Arts Center
Admission: free

The Henan Song and Dance Troupe, from Zhengzhou, capital of the Henan Province in China, includes a symphony orchestra, an orchestra of Chinese instruments, an opera company, a dance company, and other performing art groups. Its performers have won national competitions in music and dance. Tonight’s program, presented by 15 selected performers of the troupe, includes colorful dances, folk songs, and Chinese instrumental music performed on the erhu, suona, zheng, and sheng.