I am a pipa soloist, trained at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Today, my work is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between tradition and the present – developed through an international concert practice and attentive listening, with a strong sense of form, depth and musical presence.
Lucy Zhao
A traditional Chinese lute with over 1,500 years of history. Played with the fingernails, its sound ranges from delicate lyricism to percussive fire. The instrument’s name describes two opposite plucking strokes: “Pi” (琵) and “Pa” (琶) – the fundamental technical skill.
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I am a pipa soloist, trained at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Today, my work is shaped by an ongoing dialogue between tradition and the present – developed through an international concert practice and attentive listening, with a strong sense of form, depth and musical presence.
Lucy Zhao
A traditional Chinese lute with over 1,500 years of history. Played with the fingernails, its sound ranges from delicate lyricism to percussive fire. The instrument’s name describes two opposite plucking strokes: “Pi” (琵) and “Pa” (琶) – the fundamental technical skill.
