Zhou Shaomei: Pioneer of Chinese erhu music
Jan 16, 2025As a modern folk instrumentalist and music educator, Zhou Shaomei (1885-1938) from Jiangyin, a county-level city of Wuxi, Jiangsu province, has made significant contributions to the field, advancing the development of Chinese erhu (a two-stringed fiddle) music in particular.
Yang Yinliu: Founder of modern Chinese national music study
Jan 15, 2025Yang Yinliu (1899-1984), born in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, was a distinguished music historian and theorist. Widely recognized as the founder of the study of national music in China, Yang published Draft of Ancient Chinese Music History, the country's first monograph on music history.
Hua Qiuping founds the 'Wuxi School' of pipa
Jan 15, 2025Hua Qiuping (1784-1859), a renowned pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute) player from Wuxi during the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), occupies an important position in the history of pipa performance. During the Qing Dynasty, pipa playing was divided into north and south schools, each of which had its own regional characteristics.
Zheng Jinwen: Revitalizer of traditional Chinese music
Dec 30, 2024Zheng Jinwen (1872-1935), a native of Jiangyin, Wuxi, was renowned as a folk instrumentalist, music educator, and pioneer in the reform of traditional Chinese musical instruments. With expertise in both Chinese and Western music theory, Zheng founded the music society, reformed musical instruments, and adapted ancient music pieces.
