Guqin concert strings together music and friendship
4 months ago

Guqin concert strings together music and friendship

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Wang Jianxin coaches young performers to play xun at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Tuesday. On the morning of Thursday, about 60 guqin enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, performing together in a concert, bringing the curtains down on a guqin summer camp. Guqin teacher Li Fengyun, xun, dizi and xiao teacher Wang Jianxin, and their assistants gave demonstrations, and one-on-one guidance to the guqin lovers. A concert staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Thursday, featuring guqin lovers.

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Guqin concert strings together music and friendship
4 months ago

Guqin concert strings together music and friendship

China Daily  

Wang Jianxin coaches young performers to play xun at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Tuesday. On the morning of Thursday, about 60 guqin enthusiasts from across the country gathered at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, performing together in a concert, bringing the curtains down on a guqin summer camp. Guqin teacher Li Fengyun, xun, dizi …

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds
4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily  

Violinists Lyu Siqing and Wallace Lee share the stage with students from Beijing and Hong Kong at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing last Friday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports. In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement …

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds
4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily  

Violinists Lyu Siqing and Wallace Lee share the stage with students from Beijing and Hong Kong at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing last Friday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports. In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement …

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds
4 months ago

Tsinghua music camp forges bonds

China Daily  

Violinists Lyu Siqing and Wallace Lee share the stage with students from Beijing and Hong Kong at the Mong Man Wai Concert Hall, Tsinghua University, in Beijing last Friday. WANG JING/CHINA DAILY Teen students perform two post-event concerts in Beijing and Hong Kong, Chen Nan reports. In a small backstage room, the air is buzzing with a mix of excitement …

Plucking their way to perfection
4 months, 1 week ago

Plucking their way to perfection

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Students performing at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 15. When harpist Wang Guan started a training program at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall during the 2011 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival, only a few students signed up, none of whom knew anything about the instrument. Harpist Wang Guan On Aug 15, the four-day camp program concluded …

Plucking their way to perfection
4 months, 1 week ago

Plucking their way to perfection

China Daily  

Students performing at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 15. When harpist Wang Guan started a training program at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall during the 2011 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival, only a few students signed up, none of whom knew anything about the instrument. Harpist Wang Guan On Aug 15, the four-day camp program concluded …

Plucking their way to perfection
4 months, 1 week ago

Plucking their way to perfection

China Daily  

Students performing at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Aug 15. When harpist Wang Guan started a training program at Beijing's Forbidden City Concert Hall during the 2011 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival, only a few students signed up, none of whom knew anything about the instrument. Harpist Wang Guan On Aug 15, the four-day camp program concluded …

Traditional Chinese music to feature at UK festival
5 months ago

Traditional Chinese music to feature at UK festival

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Members of London Youlan Qin Society pose for a group photo after the 2nd London International Chinese Music Festival press release in London. A series of concerts, workshops, and master classes will be held during the 2024 London International Chinese Music Festival in London and Cambridge next week, from July 22 to 27. The festival has been organized by China …

Traditional Chinese music to feature at UK festival
5 months ago

Traditional Chinese music to feature at UK festival

China Daily  

Members of London Youlan Qin Society pose for a group photo after the 2nd London International Chinese Music Festival press release in London. A series of concerts, workshops, and master classes will be held during the 2024 London International Chinese Music Festival in London and Cambridge next week, from July 22 to 27. The festival has been organized by China …

Traditional Chinese music to feature at UK festival
5 months ago

Traditional Chinese music to feature at UK festival

China Daily  

Members of London Youlan Qin Society pose for a group photo after the 2nd London International Chinese Music Festival press release in London. A series of concerts, workshops, and master classes will be held during the 2024 London International Chinese Music Festival in London and Cambridge next week, from July 22 to 27. The festival has been organized by China …

Renowned Chinese instrumentalist showcases musical mastery in Beijing
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Renowned Chinese instrumentalist showcases musical mastery in Beijing

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Chinese instrumentalist Wang Hua performs during the concert in Beijing on May 24. Celebrated Chinese instrumentalist Wang Hua, recognized for his mastery of the bamboo flute and xiao, mesmerized audiences at the Beijing Concert Hall on May 24. Collaborating with esteemed Chinese musicians like singer Gong Linna, sheng player Nie Yunlei, and the Chinese Film Symphony Orchestra, Wang delivered a …

Guqin players show their style
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Guqin players show their style

China Daily  

Concerts gathering guqin masters from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland were staged in Beijing on Friday and Saturday. Guqin masters, including Sou Si-tai, Tse Chun-yan and young performers, including Maggie Lai and Karman Li, shared the stage with guqin artists, Li Fengyun, Zhang Zisheng as well as instrumentalists, such as Cheng Chai-man. "Guqin artists from Hong Kong have been …

Guqin players show their style
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Guqin players show their style

China Daily  

Concerts gathering guqin masters from Hong Kong and the Chinese mainland were staged in Beijing on Friday and Saturday. Guqin masters, including Sou Si-tai, Tse Chun-yan and young performers, including Maggie Lai and Karman Li, shared the stage with guqin artists, Li Fengyun, Zhang Zisheng as well as instrumentalists, such as Cheng Chai-man. "Guqin artists from Hong Kong have been …

Concert of traditional Chinese music staged in Beijing
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Concert of traditional Chinese music staged in Beijing

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Sanxian player Zhao Chengwei performs a music piece, titled Feng Yu Tie Ma. A new year concert, gathering traditional Chinese musicians, was staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Dec 22. Traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as pipa, guqin, and sanxian, were featured during the concert with musicians performing classic music works. Since 2021, concerts and events …

Concert of traditional Chinese music staged in Beijing
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Concert of traditional Chinese music staged in Beijing

China Daily  

Sanxian player Zhao Chengwei performs a music piece, titled Feng Yu Tie Ma. A new year concert, gathering traditional Chinese musicians, was staged at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on Dec 22. Traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as pipa, guqin, and sanxian, were featured during the concert with musicians performing classic music works. Since 2021, concerts and events …

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday
1 year, 8 months ago

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday

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Wang Jiaxun and his percussion ensemble. During the upcoming May Day holiday, seven concerts will be held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing from April 29 to May 5. On May 1, Beijing Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Fan Tao, featuring music pieces including violin concerto No 1 by Chinese composer Zhao Jiping, Voices …

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday
1 year, 8 months ago

Seven concerts set to entertain Beijing audiences in May Day holiday

China Daily  

Wang Jiaxun and his percussion ensemble. During the upcoming May Day holiday, seven concerts will be held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing from April 29 to May 5. On May 1, Beijing Symphony Orchestra will perform under the baton of conductor Fan Tao, featuring music pieces including violin concerto No 1 by Chinese composer Zhao Jiping, Voices …

Forbidden City Concert Hall hosts performances to celebrate Spring Festival
1 year, 11 months ago

Forbidden City Concert Hall hosts performances to celebrate Spring Festival

China Daily  

The Forbidden City Concert Hall will host a series of performances to celebrate the upcoming Spring Festival. Star performers from the Jingju Theater Company of Beijing, including Chi Xiaoqiu and Zhang Jianfeng, will present a show on Jan 22, featuring classic Peking Opera pieces. According to Zhu Jia, vice-president of the company, it has been 14 years since the company …

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival
2 years, 3 months ago

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival

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Percussionist Wei Ran displays traditional Chinese musical instruments during the "marathon" event on Aug 27. A daylong "marathon" event highlighting traditional Chinese musical instruments was held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, on Aug 27. Traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as pipa, erhu, sheng and guqin, were spotlighted with the performances by veteran Chinese musicians, such as pipa …

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival
2 years, 3 months ago

Traditional instruments highlighted in festival

China Daily  

Percussionist Wei Ran displays traditional Chinese musical instruments during the "marathon" event on Aug 27. A daylong "marathon" event highlighting traditional Chinese musical instruments was held at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, on Aug 27. Traditional Chinese musical instruments, such as pipa, erhu, sheng and guqin, were spotlighted with the performances by veteran Chinese musicians, such as pipa …

Music marathon harmonizes east and west
2 years, 4 months ago

Music marathon harmonizes east and west

China Daily  

Soprano Zhang Zhang will perform in the concert on Aug 21. On Aug 21, from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, Chinese musicians will play Western music works from different periods, such as Baroque, Classical and Romantic, featuring a diversity of Western musical instruments. They will use uncommonly seen musical instruments like fortepiano, an early form of the piano originating in …

Music marathon harmonizes east and west
2 years, 4 months ago

Music marathon harmonizes east and west

China Daily  

Soprano Zhang Zhang will perform in the concert on Aug 21. On Aug 21, from 9:30 am to 9:30 pm, Chinese musicians will play Western music works from different periods, such as Baroque, Classical and Romantic, featuring a diversity of Western musical instruments. They will use uncommonly seen musical instruments like fortepiano, an early form of the piano originating in …

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children
2 years, 4 months ago

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children

China Daily  

Chinese musician Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, teaches during the summer camp. Guqin, xun, flute and xiao, four major traditional Chinese musical instruments, were highlighted during the ongoing 2022 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival's summer camp. The three-day summer camp had veteran musicians, including guqin player Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, …

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children
2 years, 4 months ago

Chinese traditional musical instruments in spotlight of festival for children

China Daily  

Chinese musician Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, teaches during the summer camp. Guqin, xun, flute and xiao, four major traditional Chinese musical instruments, were highlighted during the ongoing 2022 Gateway to Arts Summer Festival's summer camp. The three-day summer camp had veteran musicians, including guqin player Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin, who plays xun, flute and xiao, …

Zhuhai orchestra showcases Guangdong culture
3 years, 1 month ago

Zhuhai orchestra showcases Guangdong culture

China Daily  

The Zhuhai Traditional Chinese Orchestra, one of the youngest orchestras of the country, is performing in Beijing to showcase the beauty of Guangdong folk music. According to Zhang Tianyu, president of Zhuhai Traditional Chinese Orchestra, young musicians with an average age of under 26 from all over China joined in the orchestra when it was launched two years ago as …

Season of music and sightseeing at cultural institution
3 years, 4 months ago

Season of music and sightseeing at cultural institution

China Daily  

The Shanghai Concert Hall will host 100 performances of New Oriental Chinese Music Scene, featuring traditional Chinese instruments and music, from October. A program that combines a concert production by the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra with digital visual art will be launched at the Shanghai Concert Hall in October. The concert by the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra will be an updated version …

Season of music and sightseeing at cultural institution
3 years, 4 months ago

Season of music and sightseeing at cultural institution

China Daily  

The Shanghai Concert Hall will host 100 performances of New Oriental Chinese Music Scene, featuring traditional Chinese instruments and music, from October. A program that combines a concert production by the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra with digital visual art will be launched at the Shanghai Concert Hall in October. The concert by the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra will be an updated version …

Pianists to set the tune
3 years, 8 months ago

Pianists to set the tune

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Zheng Jian, artistic director of the Tianjin Song and Dance Theater, conducts at the December concert. Forbidden City venue will stage a musical extravaganza in June as part of celebrations marking the Party's 100th anniversary, Chen Nan reports. The admittedly unusual arrangement will be seen at the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing on June 10 when eight young pianists …

A festive feel takes center stage
3 years, 10 months ago

A festive feel takes center stage

China Daily  

The Poly Tiange Traditional Chinese Orchestra will perform classic Chinese works at the Forbidden City Concert Hall on Feb 26. The Forbidden City Concert Hall will host a series of performances to celebrate Spring Festival, Chen Nan reports. Five performances, covering a diversity of art forms, such as Peking Opera, vocal performances and traditional Chinese music, will be staged at …

Guqin and its music
4 years ago

Guqin and its music

China Daily  

Chen Zilai, a 7-year-old student in Shimei Primary School in Changshu, Jiangsu province, performs in a guqin concert on Aug 29. 2008，Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity The Chinese zither, called guqin, has existed for over 3,000 years and represents China’s foremost solo musical instrument tradition. San is played with the right hand and involves plucking open …

Guqin and its music
4 years ago

Guqin and its music

China Daily  

Chen Zilai, a 7-year-old student in Shimei Primary School in Changshu, Jiangsu province, performs in a guqin concert on Aug 29. 2008，Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity The Chinese zither, called guqin, has existed for over 3,000 years and represents China’s foremost solo musical instrument tradition. San is played with the right hand and involves plucking open …

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