Tag Archives: Chinese Instrument

Music Monday – The Horse Race, with Lang Lang 赛马

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Junying

For centuries, writers, artists, musicians are inspired by Nature, spring flowers in the fields, cow and sheep grazing on the grassland, majestic ocean waves crushing to the shore, or animals fighting for survivals in the wild. Mother Nature provides us … Continue reading →

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Music Monday – Moon Reflection on the Second Spring 二泉映月

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Junying

There are so much variety in Chinese music that it is sometimes hard to know where to begin to pick something special. However, today’s choice is an easy one, as it is simply one of the saddest, most moving Chinese … Continue reading →

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Music Monday – “Language of Pipa” for “Land of Hope” 琵琶語

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Junying

Following last week’s launch of Music Monday on my site, I have a special treat for music lovers today. I first heard “Language of Pipa” a few years ago, which was the theme tune of a TV drama series I … Continue reading →

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