VIDEO: Musician Shane Shanahan Performs Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Reflecting on the diverse cultural influences that met at Dunhuang
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Silk Road Ensemble
In 2016 artists from Yo-Yo Ma’s Silk Road Ensemble were in residence at the Getty to create pop-up performances for visitors and hold intimate concerts within the replica cave temples of Dunhuang. This video series captures their music and thoughts about the caves.
VIDEO: Musician Kayhan Kalhor Performs Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Spirituality in Dunhuang and in Persian culture.
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VIDEO: Musician Jeffrey Beecher Performs Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Reflecting on the personal, introspective nature of the caves.
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VIDEO: Musicians Haruka Fujii and Wu Man Perform Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Reflecting on Japanese, Chinese, and Indian traditions through music.
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VIDEO: Musician Nicholas Cords Performs Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Rhythmic repetition in a Buddhist cave.
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VIDEO: Musician Sandeep Das Performs Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
Hindu sacred rhythm in a Buddhist cave.
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VIDEO: Musician Kojiro Umezaki Performs Music Inspired by the Cave Temples of Dunhuang
A contemporary interpretation of centuries-old Buddhist art and music.
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The Silk Road Ensemble Interprets Dunhuang through Spontaneous Live Music
Centuries-old Buddhist caves inspire contemporary artists.
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