Introduction

CBA is dedicated to the development of traditional Chinese arts in the spirit of exchange and dialogue with other cultures in the world.

Drawing on a membership of top-notched professionals from China, East & South Asia, Europe, and America.

The Center is possibly one of the strongest well-rounded Chinese folk flavors cultural organizations in the United States, with an impressive record of major appearances featuring a diversity of art forms all over the United States. At the same time, as the Center seeks to preserve Chinese folk flavors, its program continues to develop fresh ideas and techniques as artists come in contact with other traditions in the eclectic art scenes of the west.

The Center has successfully trained many talented students and musicians. With your support and help, CBA will continue to improve them as always, and they will bring you more high quality music.

Bao'an Cao (Chairman, Arts Director)
Born and bred in a musical family; graduate of Tianjin Music Conservatory specializing in the Huqin (Chinese fiddle); also conversant with wind and percussion instruments of the Northern Chinese tradition; resident soloist with Tianjin Music &Dance Company in the 1980s; widely known as "The Chinese Bow-String Master", compositions include the Joshua concerto "Sound of Principles" & soft bow piece "Ambience of Yu Affairs", Immigrated to the U.S. in 1994, made major appearances at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Cener, and on Broadway and performed concerts and forums in Southeast Asia; produced CD "All New Feeling in the Erhu". In 1996, founded CBA Culture & Arts Center, currently CBA president & Artistic Director, dedicated to teaching, preservation &promotion of traditional Chinese Arts.

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