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Ruan concert

November 6, 2025 - 7:30pm

Scotiabank Dance Centre, Vancouver

Duration: 35 min

Created by Xiaomeng Guo, The Voice of Ruan unveils the hidden world of the Ruan, China’s 2,000-year-old plucked instrument.

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Dancers: Rosa Celis (she/her), Marcela Lopez (she/her), Desiree Carlson Sanroman (she/her), Luiza Libardi (she/her), and Jessica Oryall (she/her).

 

​This performance is followed by Liham after a 15-minute transition—no separate ticket is required.

Description

The Voice of Ruan is performed entirely without words, this

instrumental solo concert invites the audience into a purely musical experience. The

deep, mellow tones of the Da Ruan blend with the bright, lyrical voice of the Zhong

Ruan. This journey redefines an instrument once heard only in Tang dynasty courts,

now reborn in bold contemporary soundscapes.

In the spirit of storytelling, we pause to honour this land's ancient and contemporary narratives. We stand upon the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.

Just as we celebrate the diverse voices of immigrant and refugee artists, we recognize the First Peoples who have woven this place's first and enduring tales. Their stories are a testament to resilience, creativity, and the power of community. As we come together from many corners of the world, may we always remember, respect, and learn from this land's stories.

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