Refined Strings, Elegant Melodies: Chinese Chamber Music Concert (Pipa) SYD

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🎻 Refined Strings, Elegant Melodies
Chamber Music Concert

China Cultural Centre in Sydney and China Conservatory of Music will collaborate to present an evening of chamber music that brings together tradition, storytelling and contemporary expression.

This concert explores the richness of Chinese music through iconic classics such as Ambush from Ten Sides and A Moonlit Night on the Spring River, alongside a selection of contemporary works. Performed in an intimate setting, the programme highlights the expressive voice of the pipa while creating a vibrant dialogue between Chinese and Western musical traditions.

Performed by the internationally acclaimed Pipa π Chamber Ensemble, with artists from the China Conservatory of Music.

🎟️Seating is limited–please secure your spot by booking the ticket.

• Summer — Jing Sun
  A vibrant pipa ensemble work inspired by Xinjiang folk music, full of rhythmic energy and vivid imagery.
• Jolly Meeting — Zicun Feng
  A lively bamboo flute solo rooted in Inner Mongolian folk traditions, expressing reunion and celebration.

• Morning Fog — Zhongshan Wang
  A poetic guzheng solo evoking the misty atmosphere of early morning Beijing.
• Items — Bochan Li
  A contemporary chamber work reflecting on musical tradition and cultural inheritance.
• A Moonlit Night on the Spring River — Traditional
  A graceful and lyrical depiction of a moonlit riverscape.
• Ambush from Ten Sides — Traditional (arr. Dehai Liu)
  A dramatic and virtuosic pipa masterpiece portraying an ancient battlefield.
• Deep Night — Peking Opera Tune (arr. Hua Wu)
  A powerful work adapted from traditional opera music, with strong rhythmic drive.

(Programme subject to change)

Pipa π Chamber Ensemble
Established in 2019, the ensemble brings together outstanding musicians from the China Conservatory of Music. Known for their innovative approach to traditional instruments, the group has performed extensively across China, Europe, and North America, including appearances at Carnegie Hall and international cultural festivals.

Yong Ge (Pipa)
A renowned pipa virtuoso, professor, and doctoral supervisor at the China Conservatory of Music. An award-winning performer and internationally active artist, she has appeared in over 20 countries and is widely recognised for her contributions to contemporary pipa performance and education.

Xiaoling Yang (Guzheng)
A leading young guzheng performer and doctoral candidate at the China Conservatory of Music, recognised for her artistry and multiple national awards, including top honours in major Chinese music competitions.

Ensemble Musicians
Jiayu Qiu, Xiaoqian Guo, Yuqiao Wang, Jiayi Wen (Pipa)
Zhanhe Guo (Bamboo Flute/Xiao)

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Art Gallery of New South Wales, Art Gallery Road, Sydney, Australia

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