In his midlife, he became blind, and was well know as the blind man ah bing. Zhou qichang was the team leader and soloist of the chinese orchestra attached to chang chun film studio in northeast of china. The best erhu lessons in washington, dc as rated by students. This is the same as the two middle strings of the violin. As a performer, feifei has released several singles and albums, including tug of war awardwinning pop music, dance of the strings composer and performer on banhu, acoustic and electric erhu. Erhu the chinese violin performance art, japanese love. Soulful strings is shen qi s fifth album and represents her latest work. Amounts shown in italicized text are for items listed in currency other than canadian dollars and are approximate conversions to canadian dollars based upon bloombergs conversion rates. Learn to play the erhu with master ling peng elearning and. We were discussing music composition and the development of erhu music outside of china. Shen yun performing arts is a united statesbased performing arts and entertainment. Erhu or chinese violin shen yuns musical instruments shen yun performing arts we often receive wonderful audience comments. In 1991, she received the performers award at the 14th spring of shanghai international. Its almost like a chinese cello asian erhu ancient music.
At the age of eight, she was selected as a soloist for the famous nanjing xiao hong hua art group, a. Erhu, sheet music book, songbooks and music books at wasabi sheet music. He learned from his father, a priest, erhu and pipa. Erhu qqqianjinmore range, more stable, convenient erhu lesson one now a download. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile. Member of chinese society of national instrumental music. Sep 20, 2016 this recording is from shen yun symphony orchestras 2015 performance at boston symphony hall. So you will get a chance to see her next year when the new york company tours detroit area. Soloist xiaochun qi plays the erhu, a traditional chinese instrument during a performance by shen yun performing arts. Since joining shen yun performing arts in 2006, she has performed to tremendous acclaim while touring with the. Chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang on amazon music. The erhu is one of the most important chinese instruments, with a history of over 4,000 years. At the age of eight, she was selected as a soloist for. Individual lessons, group lessons, erhu ensemble lesson the students of different nationalities, triligual languages chinese, english, japanese instruction.
Erhu music of a bing and liu tianhua, erhu music shows. Healing with traditional chinese music the epoch times. It is extremely popular in china today as a medium for both traditional and contemporary music. Find art you love and shop highquality art prints, photographs, framed artworks and. This recording is from shen yun symphony orchestras 2015 performance at boston symphony hall. Chinese musical instruments suona yangqin guzheng and erhu were played. From 2004 to 2006 she performed in new tang dynasty televisions annual chinese new year productions. Though it has only two strings, it can convey a wide range of emotions. Wang guowei erhu soloist and artistic director, music from. Shen yuns dancers perform wearing intricate costumes, often accompanied by a variety of props. Xiaochun qi is a graduate of the shanghai conservatory of music.
Recordings may not be redistributed or used in any other way without written permission by the owner. Listen to your favorite songs from chinese traditional erhu music vol. Wang guoweis eclectic voice on the erhu expresses a lifelong passion for the instrument and its music. Master shen wu was born in a physicians family, with a special healing gift of which he was unaware until the age of eight. In 1991, she received the performers award at the 14th spring of shanghai international erhu competition. Chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang on amazon. It is conducted by william kuo, with erhu soloists xiaochun qi, lu sun, and mei xuan accompanied by a. As soprano elisa brown listened to the ancient twostringed erhu during a performance of shen yun performing arts several years. Recently, i made a new friend from japan through social media. I have enjoyed playing it and performed it as a soloist with a chinese orchestra. Apr 05, 2005 listen to your favorite songs from chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang now. He inherited his family treasures in medicine and absorbed himself. Cmc consulting group inc has arranged a face to face meeting with master shen wu with leaders in the medical and business community on january 10, 2004. Soulful strings is shen qis fifth album and represents her latest work.
Two scholars playing the qin and erhu under a pine tree. While the instrument has a history of nearly a millennium, its solo repertory in concert performance developed only in the past 100 years or so, drawing upon traditional chinese material. Combining not only oriental and occidental music, but also traditional and modern music, soulful strings embodies the deeply expressive force of erhu and the international flavour of our time. Another famous erhu soloist hua yan jun 18931950, nickname ah bing, made erhu, which was previously used to accompany chinese opera, a solo instrument. Erhu, a twostringed fiddle, is one of the bestknown traditional chinese music instruments. She is now the leader of erhu and the soloist of the orchestra. Shen yun world tour tickets shen yun tickets shen yun, translated in english as the beauty of divine beings dancing, is a performance that incorporates classical chinese dancing into minutelong, dramatic onstage expressions. Xiaochun qi is an erhu soloist and shen yun orchestra member. I was born and raised in toronto and found my cultural connection through chinese music. She has captivated audiences worldwide with her mastery of her instrument. Each dancer plays a specific role, simultaneously acting and dancing to a live orchestral mix of chinese and. Two scholars playing the qin and erhu under a pine tree giclee print by qiu ying. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. At the age of eight, she was selected as a soloist for the famous nanjing xiao.
Its about xiaochun qis solo performance on the erhu 2 strings telling such a myriad of emotions shen yun ms. Please visit ms shen qi, erhu soloist, through linkage. Easily share your publications and get them in front of issuus. Chinese erhu music all for today shen yun symphony. Recordings are intended for personal use along with the purchase of the book. Music experts from china performed during the event. Learn to play the erhu with master ling peng elearning. Issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Erhu music store erhu qqqianjinmore range, more stable, convenient erhu lesson one now a download. The warlords 1,520 words exact match in snippet view article find links to article qingyun goes to a village nearby where the inhabitants, led by two men, erhu and wuyang, engage in banditry. Erhu is known internationally as a symbol of chinese music.
It is a twostringed instrument played with a bow, similar to the violin. Feb 12, 2016 issuu is a digital publishing platform that makes it simple to publish magazines, catalogs, newspapers, books, and more online. Erhu lifelong player of this traditional chinese musical instrument, mr. Scroll down to enjoy some of the most famous erhu melodies, and see if the instrument can speak your mind. Dec, 2014 soloist xiaochun qi plays the erhu, a traditional chinese instrument during a performance by shen yun performing arts. The inside string nearest to player is generally tuned to d4 and the outside string to a4.
Get the best deal for far east and asia album music cds from the largest online selection at. I play the erhu, which years ago in japan was referred to as the chinese violin and is now referred to as the niko. Sep 19, 2017 the healing and balancing power of music is alive and well today in the classical works of shen yun performing arts, which reaches back to the melodies of ancient china for inspiration. With the artistry and skill of a master musician, he interprets a full range of musical genres, be it folk, classical, contemporary, or crosscultural. Prior to joining shen yun, guan guimin was well known in china for his work on soundtracks for over 50 movies and television shows. The major differences are that the erhu is vertical and the bows strings are intertwined with the strings of the instrument so the bow is attached. Other notable performers include erhu soloist xiaochun qi. Wang guowei erhu soloist and artistic director, music.
Apr 14, 2016 memory by departures memory erhu cover duration. A collection of the ten most popular chinese classical melodies played with the chinese erhu. See more of vivian yang li erhu soloist on facebook. Really miss you by shen qi erhu soloist canada signed copy 1999 mint. Felicia april 17, 2010 three short songs with erhu notationthe edelweiss,mayila,the myth shenhua and tian mi mi. Listen to your favorite songs from chinese traditional erhu music 1 by lei qiang now. The erhu produces the most characteristic sounds of chinese music and is found in chinese filmography and dramatic performances. Its about xiaochun qi s solo performance on the erhu 2 strings telling such a myriad of emotions shen yun ms.
The erhu is played sitting down, with the sound box placed on the top of the left thigh and the neck held vertically. Its music is usually very expressive and touching, especially when you feel down and blue. Their performances prominently feature classical chinese dance, which is accompanied by a live orchestra composed of both western and chinese instruments. Shao yun, shen qi, zheng and erhu duo chinese traditional. Bridging the gap was written for english readers who are interested in learning how to play the erhu, but could not find any erhu instruction books in english. Currency all prices are in aud currency all prices are in aud. Learn to play the erhu a twostringed violin of extraordinary beauty. The erhu is an ancient instrument, dating back to the song dynasty. See more ideas about musical instruments, violin online and ukulele art. She has captivated audiences worldwide with her mastery of her instrument which produces a melancholic sound that is both hauntingly beautiful and stirring. Theres an old chinese belief that music has the power to heal. Exercises in staff and jianpu notation for each key.