Issam Rafea and Gao Hong Concert
Event Information
New York Mills Regional Cultural Center
24 N Main AvenuePO Box 246
New York Mills, MN 56567
About
Join us at the Cultural Center for live world music by renowned musicians Issam Rafea and Gao Hong. This concert is an “adapted in-person event” which will follow COVID guidelines for safety. Limited tickets available. please call 218-385-3339 to reserve your spot.
This duo combines Syrian oud master Issam Rafea with Chinese pipa master Gao Hong – unlikely partners due to the dramatic differences in their musical traditions. They perform live improvisations blending Chinese and Arabic techniques. Songlines called their collaboration “consistently engaging, deeply contemplative, and culturally resonant.”
Since they never discuss what they will play in advance, no two performances are ever the same. Each concert is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, and audiences witness singular creations that come to life before their very eyes and ears – but are never to be repeated.
Tickets will be sold in groups to accommodate the largest number of people safely. Purchase limited numbers of tickets at tables of 2, 3, or 4 people each, with drinks and snacks included, or purchase a limited number of single tickets. Click below to purchase tickets online. Call 218-385-3339 with questions.
This will be a adapted in-person event held at the Cultural Center.
We will observe COVID-19 safety guidelines, as follows:
- Limited audience numbers
- Plexiglass screens between the performing artists and the audience
- Audience spacing / physical distancing
- Masks required for audience members
- Hygiene and respiratory etiquette
Call us at 218-385-3339 to reserve your spot.
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