January Wednesday 25th
John Thomson and His Photographs taken in China 1868-72 by Professors Jerusha McCormack and John Blair
February The Influence of the Orient in Ireland in the 18th Century
by
Patricia Rafter
We are very sorry to learn that Patricia Rafter, for reasons beyond her control,
is unable to give the above talk,
to which we had been looking forward greatly. March Wednesday 28th
Chinese Music and the Cello by
Yue Tang
Yue Tang is Sub-Principal cellist of the RTE Concert Orchestra. Born in Beijing,China, Yue studied cello
at the renowned Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, where he graduated with the highest student award
- Excellent Student Scholarship. During his year at the school, he performed in recitals and chamber concerts
in all the major concert halls of Beijing. At the time, his playing was broadcast on both China Central Radio
and China Central TV. Since becoming a member of the RTE Concert Orchestra he has performed in many recitals
in Dublin, and teaches at the Greystones School of Music and Drama. April The Confucius Institute
by
Dr Liming Wang
Dublin 2.
(very near Baggot
Street)
This venue is very convenient . It is right beside Baggot Street,
and a five-minute walk from Leeson Street or Mount Street, so it is well served by buses.
Parking is abundant and free (after 7.00 p.m., which is ideal for our meetings at 8.00 p.m.).
Tonight will give to all those who missed it then the opportunity to hear a wonderful talk!
Monday 30th
Chinese New Year Dinner
7 Sandford Road,
Ranelagh,
Dublin 6
at 7.15 p.m.
Numbers are limited so early booking is advisable.
Wednesday 22nd
Chinese Chippendale chair
We can now welcome Patricia after her accident in April which prevented her from speaking to us last year.
She works for Dublin City Council and is renowned for architectural conservation and restoration
of period properties, particularly where Oriental Features are concerned!
She won the prestigious Rachel McRory Memorial Award in 2008.
Instead, we will bring along
a selection of DVDs related to China,
and those present will choose democratically which one(s) they would like to see.
While this cannot make up for Patricia's talk, we hope that it will nevertheless provide an enjoyable evening.
(You can hear some beautiful examples of his playing – including two versions of Pastoral by Sha Hankun,
and his own cello duet arrangement of the Butterfly Lovers Concerto – on YouTube.)
Wednesday 25th
This evening he will tell us of his work at UCD and the Confucius Institute.