‘Traditional National Music Sings China’ – music concert

China is a country with abundant artistic legacies. Traditional Chinese music, especially music interpreted by China’s unique instruments such as pipa, ruan and erhu, are considered quintessential works of art. This music event in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province aims to show audiences how these ancient instruments can use their sound to great effect in today’s modern age.

The entire program is divided into four chapters. The first chapter focuses on sheng, whose ethereal and slow-paced sound is used to depict the long history of China. The second and third chapters involve more diverse instruments such as ruan and suona.

The two chapters use music to depict China’s natural landscapes as well as use instruments unique to the country’s ethnic groups, such as the horse head string instrument, to depict China’s cultural diversity.

Unlike other music concerts, the show provides voice over explanations for the presented Chinese instruments so that audiences may gain a better understanding of Chinese music history.

The Shenzhen show will be performed by the Shanghai National Music Orchestra. Founded in 1952, it is China’s earliest modern national music orchestra.

Where: Guangming Culture & Art Center, Shenzhen

When: December 3, 2022

Price: From 80 yuan ($11.30)