Mr. David Z. Chen This is Me

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1. 1. The Academy of Chinese Performing Arts

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   Published on: 6/5/2006   Last Visited: 8/6/2008

   The Academy of Chinese Performance would like to extend their congratulations to Miss Gladys Ka Wai Liu, Mr. Zenon Anderson, and President and Artistic Director of the academy, Mr. David Z. Chen, for being chosen as awardees for the 2005-2006 Apprenticeship Program offered by the Alliance for California Traditional Arts . Gladys and Zenon are selected as apprentices to relearn the reputable Kunqu dance piece Dang Ma from Master David Chen.

2. 2. Tri City Voice: Bright lights and action, ACPA is spectacular | June 28, 2005

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   Published on: 6/28/2005   Last Visited: 6/19/2006

   For the past ten years, Academy of Chinese Performing Arts (ACPA) Artistic Director and President David Chen has coordinated student recitals that combine elegant costumes, pageantry, energy and the precision of traditional Chinese and modern dance.Since opening a dance studio 13 years ago, his goal has been the same, "To secure a solid foundation for Chinese culture in American society.

3. 3. www.acpausa.com

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   Published on: 11/10/2007   Last Visited: 8/6/2008

   Dialogue Between Dr. Chen Gang, the Composer of the Violin Concerto "Butterfly Lovers" ("Liang Zu") and Mr. David Chen, the Reviser of the International "Malan Flower" Musical Drama
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   On June 29, 2003, Dr. Chen Gang met with David Chen at the Institute of Shanghai Music.
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   Dr. Chen: Why do you want to revise "Malan Flower?"The more involved you are with "Malan Flower," the more worried I am for you.David: I am doing this for the children.This play is considered the quintessence of children's play and it contains a collection of rich Chinese culture.It will be a very good experience for the kids.Dr. Chen: You are an excellent artist.Unfortunately, you did not have much opportunity to work on your own ideas while you were in China.Now that you have more time, why don't you concentrate your energy on developing your own projects?Didn't you once say that you wanted to work together with me to rewrite "Du Dan Ting" and "Liao Zi" into musicals?David: I have always been interested in "Du Dan Ting" and "Liao Zi", but now my first priority is to rewrite "Malan Flower" for the children.
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   Dr. Chen: I still think that "Liao Zi" would not only make a better story, but also be more enjoyable for children.
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   David: I have considered all these aspects, but I think the most important concepts are necessity and possibility.
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   Dr. Chan: (still trying to convince David) You are not in the same position as I am.
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   David: Hmm ...I haven't even considered failure.You just have to continue giving it your all and hope for the best. Dr. Chen: I know you.
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   Kind one is speaking..." Director David Chen heard her singing and was impressed, "Wow, you know the words better than I do!It's been so many years, how do you still remember this folk song?"Smiling, she replied, "How could I forget?I watched that movie no less than six or seven times!"Then curious, she asked, "Why aren't you using this beautiful song in your version of 'Malan Flower'?"Director Chen explained, "True, the song is beautiful, but it is from a different time period.Modern rhythms and the perception of beauty have changed."Thus, Director Chen came to realize that Mrs. Anderson's family's involvement in and dedication to "Malan Flower" came from a deep-rooted source.