On Friday, Feb. 24, Seattle’s Asian community and Classical music fans came together for the annual Celebrate Asia! concert.
Conducting the Seattle Symphony was Mei-Ann Chen. Master of Ceremonies was Mimi Gan. The event featured famed violinist Hahn-Bin, pipa player Jia Ma, and jazz group The Cuong Vu Group.
An original composition by Kay He, “Legends of Old Peking,” was also performed by the symphony.
All photos by George Liu/NWAW
Mei-Ann Chen (left) with Jia Ma
Mei-Ann Chen with Cuong Vu
Representatives from Snoqualmie Casino, an event sponsor, from left: Richard Ding, Eric Booker, Elizabeth Jenkins, Jon Jenkins, and Charlene Lee
Celebrate Asia! committee chair SoYoung Kwon with Celebrate Asia! organizers, who are local leaders from the Asian community
Hahn-Bin with Mimi Gan during the after-party
Yoshi Minegishi with Kay He, holding a certificate in honor of her original composition