Chinese Bowstring Arts Festival showcases traditional Chinese string music

While highlighting zhuhu, the lead huqin player of the accompanying ensemble, the repertoire also included renowned Peking opera arias, such as Beating a Drum To Curse Cao.

Xiu Hailin, professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, said that musical accompaniment is a vital part of Chinese opera. “As more instruments are used in the accompaniment and the music pieces get widely spread, the development of opera can also be facilitated.”