This is the sixth in a series of articles about classical Chinese instruments and the traditional Chinese music orchestra, in which we explore how musicians play the eight different types of ...

art school's strict teaching of fundamentals brings ancient music to life It is a common thing among Chinese parents these days to sending their children for piano or violin lessons. In Jiangyin city, ...

"Her erhu narrates universal tales, with its two strings painting scenes beyond words," a UN-based journalist said after experiencing a concert by Chinese erhu virtuoso Ma Xiaohui. Recently, Ma, a ...

Each week, Daily Bruin A&E will explore the instruments of the World Musical Instrument Collection and their performers that all contribute to the musical landscape of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of ...

Every Wednesday morning, vote for the piece you want to hear at noon. Part of China in New York. WQXR's China in New York festival explores how Chinese artists are influencing the world of classical ...

NEW YORK, Nov. 4 (Xinhua) -- "Her erhu narrates universal tales, with its two strings painting scenes beyond words," a UN-based journalist said after experiencing a concert by Chinese erhu virtuoso Ma ...

In order to better promote the erhu in the era of the internet and make it more popular among young people, Bu Guangjun, the general manager of Gu Yue Qin Fang located in Meicun erhu Industrial Park, ...

Well, you are only about a millennium behind the times. But never fear. Opportunities to hear this ancient Chinese two-stringed instrument known for it’s plaintive humanlike tone are on the upswing. A ...

Allison Hernandez is modest and soft spoken, but when she picks up the erhu, she slips into another world. With a slight smile on her face and closed eyes, she moves with the music, as she draws her ...

Apple today has updated GarageBand for Mac and iOS to “celebrate the rich history of Chinese music.” The update for both platforms includes a variety of new sounds and instruments that cater towards ...