Instrument steeped in history stirs modern audiences

Nestled in the southwestern expanse of Ordos city in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region lies the Uxin Banner — a vast territory spanning approximately 11,600 square kilometers with a modest population of 160,000 people.

China Conservatory of Music launches festival to celebrate 60th anniversary

On June 20, the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing announced the inauguration of a Traditional Music Festival, set to commence on Dec 4.

Chinese youth musicians to perform at Carnegie Hall

The Beijing Youth Orchestra, a new ensemble featuring student musicians, is expected to perform at Carnegie Hall, a prestigious concert venue in the United States, in August.

Folk melodies vitalize tourism in NW China

Hua'er, which literally means flower in Chinese, uses a distinct high pitch and has been exceedingly popular in China's Qinghai, Gansu, Ningxia and Xinjiang for hundreds of years. The Chinese folk song genre, also known as a type of "mountain song," was inscribed by UNESCO on the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2009.

​Víkingur Ólafsson takes Bach's 'Goldberg Variations' to China

Icelandic pianist Víkingur Ólafsson shared his passion for the music of Johann Sebastian Bach during a special event.

Live summer concerts bring together world-renowned musicians

Shanghai will host some big-name artists from all over the world at an upcoming music festival, with the premiere of new compositions and arrangements. Music in the Summer Air, or MISA, is a festival held by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra, which will take place from July 1 to 15.

Beijing Symphony Orchestra enchants audience

On Friday, the Beijing Symphony Orchestra mesmerized audiences at the National Center for the Performing Arts in Beijing with a captivating concert featuring Vineta Sareika-Volkner, the concertmaster of the Berliner Philharmoniker.

Innovative musical set to premiere in Beijing

The highly anticipated original Chinese musical, "Snow Embracing the Blue Pass," is set to debut at the Tianqiao Theatre in Beijing from June 21 to 23, offering audiences a captivating blend of traditional and contemporary storytelling.

Bach strikes vital chord with pianist

Bach's Goldberg Variations, first published around 1741, is a musical peak that most major pianists have attempted to scale over the past centuries.

Wuxi Symphony Orchestra debuts anthem

In commemoration of the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to China, the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra, in collaboration with the Macao Cultural Promotion Association, has unveiled a special project featuring the debut of a Chinese anthem titled Shengshi Bailian (Flourishing White Lotus).