
The Seattle Symphonys annual Celebrate Asia concert is a rare opportunity to revel in the rich musical traditions of Seattles Asian communities. This year's concert featuresPeiping Hutungs: Symphonic Poem on Chinese Street Sounds by Aaron Avshalomov, Passacaglia: Secret of Wind and Birds by Tan Dun, and Cries Xiaogang Yes Starry Sky for Piano and Orchestra which premiered at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Plus, community choruses perform popular Asian folk songs including Jasmine Flower and Arirang. Conductor Jindong Cai leads the Seattle Symphony in this extraordinary concert event.