Concert for Khmer Instrument fund-raising
May 7th, 2005 by Jinja
The Embassy of Canada presents
#* ARNE SAHLEN
Classical, jazz and ragtime piano
– music of Europe and Canada
– American jazz favourites
Sin Sisamuth and other Khmer songs
#* at the ROYAL UNIVERSITY OF FINE ARTS (RUFA) North Campus
– Street 70 next to old Stadium, near Japanese Friendship Bridge
#* Saturday May 14, 6:00 pm
#* ADMISSION BY DONATION to restore Khmer traditional instruments
Canadian pianist Arne Sahlen performs internationally, and is a Visiting
Professor at RUFA. Raves for his playing include:
– “outrageously enjoyable!”
– “a fine performance graced with personal warmth and humour.”
Arne is President of the Cambodia Support Group, helping Khmer people and
their country since 1983. CSG now aids women and family, child protection,
disabled, and fine arts work in Cambodia.
The RUFA ‘Adopt-an-Instrument’ campaign asks you to sponsor traditional
instrument costs and help to revive the great musical heritage here. The
goal: 100 instruments in this Khmer year 2005-06. Canadian Ambassador
Donica Pottie, the first sponsorship donor, was followed soon by past
Ambassador Gordon Longmuir.
More details: 015 722021, csg@cyberlink.bc.ca, arnesahlen@hotmail.com
