"2023 Spring of the East Cultural Art Series" presented by CMSGW

WCTO – stands of Washington Chinese Traditional Orchestra, was established in 1999 in Maryland, which is one of the institutional members of CMSGW (Chinese Music Society of Greater Washington). It is organized with the local professional musicians and amateur players. Its goal is to preserve and develop both ancient and modern Chinese music and introduce them to American society. The Director is Ms. Xia Ma, Assistant Directors are Guoyi Fu, Quanxing Xia and Music Director/Conductor is Mr. Duke Tang.
The orchestra has brought audiences to their feet at the most prestigious venues around the Washington DC and East coast, including Kennedy Performing Art Center in D.C., Strathmore Music Center in Bethesda MD, Baltimore Opera House in Baltimore MD, Smithsonian Museum in DC, UMCP Performing Art Center in College Park MD, City Music Hall in Pittsburg PA, University of Richmond Auditorium in Richmond VA etc., and on stages of leading festivals such as Asian Pacific American Heritage Festival, Chinese Spring Festival (Chinese New Year Celebration) and Asian American Chamber Music Festival in the greater Washington D.C. area which had received favorable reviews "A superb performance" from the Washington Post, and "Garden of Earthly Delight" from the Gazette.