Art
Instrumental in spreading the word
(Chinaculture.org)
Updated: 2008-08-12 10:43
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Also in the ensemble was the sheng, a reed pipe wind instrument whose history also goes back for thousands of years. In the Tang Dynasty, the sheng had 17 pipes, although another two could be added when necessary.
The Olympic Opening Ceremony again displayed the efforts of modern Chinese musicians to create new music with ancient instruments.
"Music is a genuine universal language that knows no boundaries," says Chen, who also teaches students the instrument from his guqin studio in Beijing.
