About this Event
Join us on 8 November 2026 for a full day of music, learning and performance at the Eight Tones Annual Student Concert & Erhu Masterclass 2026.
This special event brings together our students, families and music community for two student performance sessions, together with an exclusive Erhu Masterclass conducted by Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concertmaster Li Baoshun (李宝顺).
Event Schedule
Date: Sunday, 8 November 2026
Erhu Masterclass
11:00am – 1:30pm
Student Performance Session 1
2:00pm – 3:30pm
Session 1 will feature solo performances by Guzheng, Guqin and Dizi students.
Student Performance Session 2
4:00pm – 5:30pm
Session 2 will feature group performances, as well as performances by Erhu, Pipa, Zhongruan, Yangqin, and Sheng students.
Venue
Singapore Chinese Culture Centre Recital Studio (level 6)
1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore 018906
Age Restrictions
Masterclass: Children under 3 years old are not permitted. All attendees require a ticket.
Student Performance: No age restriction for admission. Children aged 3 years and above require a ticket.
Eight Tones Student Performance
Our annual Student Concert gives Eight Tones Music School students the opportunity to perform on stage and share the music they have been working on with their teachers.
More importantly, the concert is designed to give students valuable real-world performance experience in a supportive environment. Performing in front of an audience helps students develop greater confidence, stage awareness and the ability to manage the pressure that comes with live performance.
This experience can also help students become better prepared for future public performances, competitions, auditions and grading examinations.
Erhu Masterclass with Li Baoshun (李宝顺)
The morning programme features a special Erhu Masterclass conducted by Singapore Chinese Orchestra Concertmaster Li Baoshun (李宝顺).
During the masterclass, four selected students will perform a prepared piece in front of Li Baoshun
and receive guidance directly from him on the spot. The students will be performing the following works:
- 《兰花花叙事曲》 — Ballad of Lan Huahua
- 《新婚别》 — The Parting of the Newlyweds
- 《雪山魂塑》 — The Brave Spirits of the Snow Mountain
- 《烛影摇红》 — Shadows of Candles Flickering Red
Through these individual performances, Maestro Li will provide personalised guidance on areas such as technique, musical interpretation, expression, tone production, and stage performance, giving both the participating students and audience members valuable insight into professional Erhu performance.
Rather than simply watching a performance, audience members will have the opportunity to observe how an experienced professional musician approaches a student’s playing, identifies areas for improvement and works with the student to develop their interpretation, technique and musical expression.
It is a valuable learning opportunity not only for the four participating students, but also for Erhu students, teachers, parents and music enthusiasts in the audience.
The masterclass will be conducted in Mandarin.
About Li Baoshun (李宝顺)
Li Baoshun began learning the violin from his brother at the age of seven and started learning the Erhu at the age of eight.
In 1983, he entered the China Conservatory of Music, where he studied under renowned string master Liu Mingyuan and received training from distinguished musicians including Zhao Yanchen, Jiang Fengzhi, Lan Yusong, Wang Guotong, Zhang Shao, An Ruli and Ji Guizhen.
Prior to this, he joined the Fuzhou Military Airbase Cultural Troupe in 1978. After graduating from the China Conservatory of Music in 1987, he joined the China National Traditional Orchestra, becoming its Erhu Sectional Principal in 1988.
In 1995, he served as Acting Concertmaster of the China National Traditional Orchestra. In the same year, he was appointed Concertmaster of the Asia Orchestra, which brought together musicians from China, Japan and Korea.
Throughout his career, Li Baoshun has performed extensively in Asia, Europe and the United States. He has appeared as a soloist with numerous orchestras and collaborated with conductors and composers from China and around the world.
Li Baoshun joined the Singapore Chinese Orchestra (SCO) in late 1997 and is currently its Concertmaster.
Learn, Perform and Gain Experience
At Eight Tones, we believe musical development goes beyond lessons and examinations. Opportunities to perform, listen and learn from experienced musicians are an important part of developing into a confident and well-rounded musician.
The Eight Tones Annual Student Concert & Erhu Masterclass 2026 gives our students the opportunity to experience both sides of musical learning: learning from a master and stepping onto the stage themselves.
Whether you are participating as a performer, attending the masterclass or supporting our students from the audience, we welcome you to join us for this special day of music.
Event venue & nearby stays
Singapore Chinese Cultural Centre, 1 Straits Boulevard, Singapore, Singapore
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.