The Erhu’s Voice: A Tale of Tradition, Emotion, and Innovation

Join us for a captivating episode of NCPA On Stage as we explore the expressive world of the erhu, often called the “Chinese violin”. We showcase the instrument’s rich history and evolving repertoire, revealing the erhu’s profound emotional depth and dynamic versatility. 02:05-04:16 LIU Tianhua: Bird Song in a Desolate Mountain 04:17-05:54 A’bing: The Moon Reflected on the Er-quan Spring 05:55-08:57 LIU Wenjin: Ballad of Northern Henan Province 08:58-12:52 CHEN Yaoxing: Battle Steeds Galloping Ahead 12:53-18:46 WANG Jianmin: Erhu Rhapsody No. 1 18:47-25:44 TAN Dun: Erhu Concerto Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon 25:45-32:38 Bizet: Carmen Fantasy for erhu, piano, and string quartet