Ethnic folk songs thrive on social media

For thousands of years, folk songs have been a social affair for Chinese people, especially those in ethnic areas.

Dutch scholar's quest into world of Chinese folk songs

​At a summer music festival in the picturesque countryside of northwest China's Gansu Province, a tall man with a typical Western appearance, donning a cap, jacket and glasses, mingled with locals in diverse ethnic costumes while filming the Chinese folk festivities with a genial smile.

Classical music awards event wraps up

The 2024 Cloud Super Music Awards, organized by the China Musical Instrument Association, concluded in Beijing on Aug. 22.

Folk feast bewitches Beijing audience

Concerts are the latest in China National Traditional Orchestra's ongoing mission to preserve and celebrate country's musical traditions.

Live TV show promotes international exchange of ethnic music

A recently concluded live music TV show provided viewers with a new window into the diverse ethnic cultures and music in China and around the world.

Guqin concert strings together music and friendship

Symphony brings Kukai's inspiring story to global audiences

Symphony Kukai, which tells the story of the life and spirit of the renowned Japanese Buddhist monk Kukai, had its European premiere on Saturday at Central Hall Westminster in London, following its initial staging in China and Japan last August.

Piano skills are the keys to success

Growing numbers are tickling the ivory as nation tunes in to the sound of talent.

A contemporary Kunqu take on famous linguist

The Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre's latest contemporary production will premiere at the Tianqiao Performing Arts Center in Beijing on Sept 20.

'Water Cube Cup' Chinese song contest wraps up with Beijing gala

The National Aquatics Center in Beijing hosted a ceremony on Aug. 8, marking the conclusion of the 2024 "Cultures of China: Water Cube Cup" Chinese Song Contest.