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The Enchanting Sounds of the Erhu

The erhu is one of the essential instruments from Chinese culture with a history of over 4,000 years. It is a bowed musical instrument, specifically a spike fiddle, and is sometimes called the “Chinese violin.” This enchanting 2-stringed instrument can convey a wide range of emotions. The erhu differs from Western stringed instruments in many ways. For example, ...

Max Lu

A Chinese erhu and bow.

Music Experience From Western and Chinese Orchestra

Have you ever heard an orchestra with Western and Chinese instruments playing together? Have you ever wondered what joining together the best of Eastern and Western music might sound like? Western classical music is very grand, magnificent, and inspiring, while ancient Chinese music is like a stream of cool water carrying you into a different ...

Sheridan Genrich

Healthy looking blonde woman wearing a pink top and holding a mug outside standing in front of some tropical bushes.

Music Is Medicine in Shen Yun Performing Arts

In a Shen Yun production, music is a medicine that nourishes your soul. Shen Yun is a show that brings beautiful ancient Chinese culture back to life through traditional dance and music. It’s an explosion of color and traditional costumes, full of rich stories and legends with extraordinary talent and music. In ancient China, one of music’s earliest purposes ...

Jessica Kneipp

Shen Yun dancers performing on stage.