Ung Chaniry Charms Washington Audience

Men Kimseng, VOA Khmer
Washington, D.C
Thursday, 27 May 2010

The thrilling sound of a flute mingled with piano, violin and guitar, all to the tune of Cambodian-American composer Ung Chinary (picture), thrilling the audience who had come to hear for the first time a rare classical concert in Washington.

Held last week at the Sackler Gallery, the concert was performed by the Da Cap Chamber Players as part of the “Gods of Angkor” exhibit, which includes rare bronzes from the National Museum of Cambodia.

Five of Ung Chinary’s songs were featured, including “Child Song,” “Luminous Spiral,” “Life After Death,” “Mother and Child,” and “Oracle.”

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