Song Fei, vice president of the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts and Chinese Musicians Association, shares with young audiences the development of traditional Chinese instrumental music at a ...

The idea of an orchestra, a large ensemble of musicians directed to play together, is a Western concept, basically unknown in China until the middle of the 20th century. Since then, especially once ...

From left to right: Chinese Pipa master Wu Yuxia plays on stage in Tianjin in 2010.[Photo by Cao Tong] Vladimir Ashkenazy conducts the Sydney Symphony Orchestra. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] ...

He broke the instrument, and never played again in his life. The Chinese word Zhi Yin (confidant), literally meaning knowing the voice, also originated from this story.” Go to the Traditional Chinese ...

BEIJING, June 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The pursuit of beauty has been a timeless thread weaving throughout human history. China's distinct aesthetics are not only embodied in every aspect of Chinese ...

The Silk Trio, a group of innovative string players specializing in the music of China, plays at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 14. Tickets cost $10, also available at batestickets.com. The Olin Arts Center ...

After graduating from the Conservatory in 1993, Sun joined the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra and held the position of Concertmaster in 1996. In the same year, Sun visited specialists in classical music ...