Palace of harmony

Zhao performed with the Prague Symphony Orchestra, presenting music pieces, such as Moonlight on Spring River and Ambush on All Sides.

Zhao says the album still sells worldwide and she feels proud about it because it showcases the versatility of pipa to those who may not know about the musical instrument.

"Advanced sound recording technology will be used in this music project," says Aaron Wang, chief financial officer and head of brand partnerships for the Universal Music Group's China division.

"It will be a dialogue between the East and the West since we will have many top musicians involved. It will also be a communication between the past and the present, and sounds from the past and the present."