Members of the Peabody Children's Chorus and director Doreen Falby pose for a post-performance photograph with Condoleezza Rice. Photo courtesy of Frank Spicher

Peabody Children's Chorus, directed by Doreen Falby, was among select artists who performed at a cultural dinner reception for the Strategic Economic Dialogues summit between China and the United States. The event was held June 17 at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis. The reception, organized by the US-China Cultural Institute, treated summit attendees, top-level U.S. Cabinet members, dignitaries and invited guests to performances centered around the global theme of "Man and Nature." Attendees included Treasury Secretary Henry M. Paulson Jr., who led the talks, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan. Following the performance, chorus members had the privilege of meeting with Qishan and Rice to receive congratulations and pose for photographs.
— Donna Young

 
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