Erhu-the sound of China

(Shanghai Daily)
Updated: 2007-06-25 09:49

Maybe grassroots erhu is just like blind maestro Ah Bing. With obvious flaws and disadvantages, they create the music that is closest to our voices and souls.

Where to buy an erhu

Shanghai Folk Instrument Company's Sales Department
Address: 114 Nanjing Rd E.
Tel: 021-6321-2869

Shanghai Dunhuang Instrument's Sales Department
Add: 40 Henan Rd S.
Tel: 021-6322-0041

Where to buy erhu books and CDs

Shanghai City of Books
Address: 465 Fuzhou Rd
Tel: 021-6391-4848

Where to learn erhu

Shanghai Conservatory of Music
Address: 20 Fenyang Rd
Tel: 021-6437-0137

Coming musical attractions

Erhu and yangqin (dulcimer) concert
The repertoire includes a rarely performed contemporary piece named "Shuang Que" composed by famous Chinese composer Tan Dun some 20 years ago. Combining Chinese ancient philosophy with modern composition techniques, the piece depicts the intense atmosphere of hunting and the sense of satisfaction afterwards. It's also a rare piece that combines erhu and yangqin.

Date: June 23, 2pm
Erhu solo by maestro Min Huifen
Date: July 7, 2pm

Erhu and piano
The concert features several famous Western pieces includ-ing "Carmen" played by several distinguished erhu soloists.

Date: August 11, 2pm

Erhu solo
Date: September 15, November 10, December 15, 2pm

Erhu and suona (Chinese horn)
The gentleness in the tone of the erhu and the power of suona form a strong contradiction. The suona will be introduced in later columns of "Musical Legacy."

Date: October 27, 2pm
Tickets: 50-220 yuan
Venue: Shanghai Oriental Arts Center, 425 Dingxiang Rd, Pudong

   1 2 3   



Feature  

Pilgrimage to Tibet
If you want to get a detailed Travel Handbook to Tibet and know more interesting tour routes leading to this divine place. Please click here!

Yunnan New Film Project
Ten female directors from China! Ten unique sights from mysterious Yunnan Province!Yunnan New Film Project,Travel with the film.Wanna know more? Please click here!
Editors' Picks  
Beijing Guide  
Eating out: Arriba arrives in the Wu
Bars&Cafes: Mare's milk a-go-go
Weekend&Holiday: Ancient sites re-open after renovation
Shopping: Jimmy Choo comes
What's on: New shows on stage
Shanghai Guide  
Eating out: Moroccan roll
Bars&Cafes: A boonna in training
Weekend&Holiday: Pop power
Shopping: LV boutique in E. China closed for disqualification
What's on: Jazz-infused journey through Kunqu Opera