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🎶 SOAS Chinese Music Course | One-Day Taster Session Available!

We’re offering a special opportunity to join the first session on 17 October with a one-off payment!

Whether you’re new to Chinese music or simply curious, come along, experience the class, and meet our professional tutors! ✨
https://china-arts.uk/services/autumn-term-chinese-music-2026/

📩 Info@ukchinesemusic.com

Limited places available! Feel free to send us a message for more information or to book your place! by @ukchinesemusic

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4 days ago

走进伦大亚非，演习中国民乐🙂🪈🪕🎶
在西方大学里学习中国民乐已不是难事了😊 。坐标伦敦中心与大英博物馆和图书馆遥相呼应。伦敦大学亚非学院，长期与英国中乐团/幽兰琴社合作，其国乐器乐课程(古琴，古筝，琵琶，二胡，扬琴，笛箫，葫芦丝及合奏课)将在今秋10月10号-17号开启(延迟报名,酌情允许) 🪕🪈🎵🎶🥁. 课程聚集了英国最专业的教师, 在最便捷的交通与资源丰富的亚非学院里系统授课晋级。有兴趣的伙伴们，欢迎加入我们。详情,请扫二维码和点击链接.

The Saturday Chinese Music Instrumental Classes in partnership with SOAS, University of London will start on October 10th (with late registration permitted for the 17th). Located in the heart of London, with excellent resources and experienced, professional tutors, the courses include instruments on the guqin and guzheng zither, pipa lute, erhu fiddle, dizi and xiao flute, hulusi in small groups and an ensemble class too, offering opportunities learn individual instruments as well as an ensemble (level 3 above) class. 1 to 1 on individual instruments online or in person also available year-round. For details see link below: https://china-arts.uk/services/autumn-term-chinese-music-2026/ taken in SOAS University of London by @ukchinesemusic

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11 days ago

Ever wondered where the name “Pipa” (琵琶) comes from?

There‘s so much more to Chinese musical instruments than their beautiful sounds. Each one carries centuries of history, culture and fascinating stories.

Curious to discover more? Why not learn to play one yourself?

🎵 Chinese Music Classes at SOAS London

Our Autumn 2026 programme starts this Saturday, 17 October!

Learn Pipa, Guzheng, Guqin, Erhu, Dizi and more with experienced professional musicians, including renowned Pipa virtuoso Professor Cheng Yu.

📍 SOAS, University of London
📅 17 October – 19 December 2026
🎶 Beginners welcome | Ages 8+
🔗 Course details and registration: Link in bio

Video Credit: 音乐小方 (Xiaohongshu / 小红书)
Featured artist:@程玉pipa (Xiaohongshu)

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#ChineseMusic #Pipa #ChineseInstruments #LearnPipa #SOAS LondonMusic ChineseCulture TraditionalChineseMusic MusicEducation UKChineseMusic taken in SOAS University of London by @ukchinesemusic

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6 days ago

Interested in the erhu 🎶😊– 2 stringed Chinese fiddle with a soulful tune quality. Come join us in central London’s SOAS, Uni. of London and learning with top professional musician tutors on various Chinese instruments including 二胡 fiddle古琴guqin, 古筝guzheng, 琵琶pipa, 笛子Dizi/箫xiao, 葫芦丝Hulusi, 扬琴Yangqin dulcimer and 民乐合奏an ensemble class. Places are limited. Details see links in bio or https://china-arts.uk/services/autumn-term-chinese-music-2026/
#chinesemusic #universityoflondon #soasuniversityoflondon #pipa #guzheng @londonyoulanqinsociety @cheng_yu_music @melodyji_music @lulu_bambooflute @scarlett_erhu @julialuolovemusic @julia_luoyh
📅 :17 Oct to 19 Dec 2026 (10 Saturday mornings: 10 to 2pm)  pin📍SOAS Main Building: 伦大亚非学院 Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG
Booking on: https://china-arts.uk/services/autumn-term-chinese-music-2026/
课程咨询 enquiry ：
What’s App：+44 7536 351006 (Julia)
邮箱：info@ukchinesemusic.com taken in SOAS University of London by @ukchinesemusic

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7 days ago

📢 2026 Autumn Term Chinese Music Programme Registration Form Update
Due to a temporary website issue, we have uploaded the latest registration form to the China Arts website.
If you are registering for our courses or activities, please make sure you download and use the latest version of the form.
Once completed, please continue to send your registration form to:
📩 info@ukchinesemusic.org
Thank you for your understanding and support. by @ukchinesemusic

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19 days ago

Curious about the sound of the guqin, erhu or pipa? Always wanted to try the guzheng? Whether you’re picking up an instrument for the first time or developing skills you already have, join us for ten Saturdays of in-person group classes with professional tutors, whether you’re discovering Chinese music for the first time or developing your playing.

Registration is open for our Autumn 2026 Chinese Music Programme, held at SOAS, University of London.

Choose from instruments below to learn:
✨ Erhu — expressive and full of feeling
✨ Pipa — lively plucked melodies
✨ Guqin — quiet, reflective sounds
✨ Guzheng — flowing strings and rich harmonies
✨ Dizi — the bright sound of the bamboo flute
✨ Yangqin — sparkling notes from struck strings
🎼 Ensemble class — open to players at Grade 4 level or above.

📅 10 Saturdays, 10 October – 12 December 2026
🕙 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
📍 SOAS, University of London
Thornhaugh Street, Russell Square, London WC1H 0XG

One-to-one tuition is also available throughout the year, online or in person, for all levels. Instruments include guqin, pipa, erhu, yangqin, guzheng, dizi, xiao and hulusi. Please contact us for times and details.

Children aged 8 and above are welcome. All tutors are DBS checked.

For more details and registration please scan the QR code in the post or visit:
ukchinesemusic.org/music-course-oct-2026

Questions? Email info@ukchinesemusic.com or contact Julia on 07536 351006 (WhatsApp)

#ChineseMusic #LearnChineseMusic #MusicClassesLondon #SOAS UKChineseMusic taken in SOAS University of London by @ukchinesemusic

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23 days ago

Blooming Flowers & a Full Moon - Happy Mid-Autumn Festival 🌕🍂🥮🍷💐🪕🎼😊. This piece we performed at our London Chinese Music Festival in August. Conducted by @yajie_ye Wishing you all a wonderful Moon festival and a good Autumn season. #midautumnfestival #chinese #chinesemusic #orchestra #moon @natalie_xinshen @scarlett_erhu @lulu_bambooflute @julia_luoyh @melodyji_music @ukchinesemusic @chinaarts @ukchinesemusic taken in SOAS University of London by @ukchinesemusic

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25 days ago

Showcase Concert Highlights

The London International Chinese Music Festival 2026 concluded with a vibrant Showcase Concert celebrating the achievements of our young musicians and summer school participants.

From erhu, pipa, guzheng, guqin, xiao and zhongruan solos to choir and ensemble performances, the concert brought together prizewinners, outstanding students and professional musicians on one stage.

Certificates were also presented to students who took part in the festival’s summer school competition and grading examinations, recognising their dedication and achievements.

Over the years, China Arts, UK Chinese Music and the London Youlan Qin Society, in collaboration with SOAS, University of London, have nurtured generations of Chinese music students and brought together a growing community of Chinese music enthusiasts in the UK. Together, we have created a valuable platform for learning, musical exchange and performance.

Thank you for following and supporting our work. We look forward to welcoming you back to the festival next year!

@ukchinesemusic @cheng_yu_music @soas_music
@china_arts_uk @londonyoulanqinsociety

#LICMF2026 #ChineseMusic #ShowcaseConcert #YoungMusicians #MusicEducation by @ukchinesemusic

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a month ago

“Sound of the East in the West” Gala Concert Highlights 14｜Mixed Chinese & Western Orchestra Finale 中西乐团终曲

Conducted by Yajie Ye, the Mixed Chinese & Western Orchestra concluded the Gala Concert with three works celebrating new composition, cross-cultural dialogue and the collective power of the orchestra.

Wanqu《弯曲》, a new work by British composer Michael Ellison, received its UK premiere. Inspired by the downward glissando of the pipa, the piece developed this distinctive gesture within a contemporary orchestral language.

This was followed by the UK premiere of Huan Li’s Echoes of the Zither Terrace after the Phoenix Alights《凤栖之后，琴台残响》.

Flowers and Moon《花好月圆》by Peng Xiuwen and Huang Yijun then brought the full orchestra together for a vibrant and celebratory conclusion.

The ensemble brought together a fuller Chinese orchestral line-up across four instrumental sections: bowed strings, plucked strings, winds and percussion.
Part of the 4th London International Chinese Music Festival, presented at Holy Sepulchre London on 27 August 2026.

@ukchinesemusic @cheng_yu_music @soas_music @china_arts_uk @londonyoulanqinsociety

#Wanqu #EchoesOfTheZitherTerrace #FlowersAndMoon #LondonInternationalChineseMusicFestival #licmf2026 by @ukchinesemusic

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2 months ago

Sound of the East in the West” Gala Concert Highlights 12｜Qilian Soundscape – Dance of the Sand《祁连音画·舞沙》

Composed by Yaobo Lu for dizi and piano, Qilian Soundscape – Dance of the Sand《祁连音画·舞沙》evoked the vast landscapes of Qilian and the shifting movement of windblown sand.

The bright, agile voice of the dizi met the depth and power of the piano, creating a vivid musical dialogue shaped by flowing melodies, rhythmic energy and contrasting tonal colours.

Part of the 4th London International Chinese Music Festival, presented at Holy Sepulchre London on 27 August 2026.

@ukchinesemusic @cheng_yu_music @soas_music @china_arts_uk @londonyoulanqinsociety

#QilianSoundscape #DanceOfTheSand #LondonInternationalChineseMusicFestival #LICMF2026 #Dizi by @ukchinesemusic

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2 months ago

“Sound of the East in the West” Gala Concert Highlights 11｜Extract from The Drunken Beauty《贵妃醉酒》

This extract from the traditional Beijing Opera classic The Drunken Beauty《贵妃醉酒》brought the distinctive vocal expression and theatrical character of Chinese opera to the concert stage.

The expressive singing was supported by the penetrating melodic voice of the jinghu and the precise rhythmic accents of traditional percussion, revealing the close relationship between voice and instruments in Beijing Opera.

Part of the 4th London International Chinese Music Festival, presented at Holy Sepulchre London on 27 August 2026.

@ukchinesemusic @cheng_yu_music @soas_music @china_arts_uk @londonyoulanqinsociety

#TheDrunkenBeauty #LondonInternationalChineseMusicFestival #LICMF2026 #BeijingOpera #ChineseOpera by @ukchinesemusic

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2 months ago

“Sound of the East in the West” Gala Concert Highlights 10｜UK Premiere｜Sailing Against the Current《逆水行船》

The UK premiere of Hui Jiang’s arrangement of Sailing Against the Current《逆水行船》by Robert Zollitsch brought together guzheng, percussion and accordion in a distinctive cross-cultural ensemble.

The three instruments exchanged contrasting rhythms, textures and tonal colours, combining the resonance of the guzheng, the energy of percussion and the expressive breadth of the accordion.

Part of the 4th London International Chinese Music Festival, presented at Holy Sepulchre London on 27 August 2026.

@ukchinesemusic @cheng_yu_music @soas_music @china_arts_uk @londonyoulanqinsociety

#SailingAgainstTheCurrent #LondonInternationalChineseMusicFestival #LICMF2026 #UKPremiere #EastMeetsWest by @ukchinesemusic

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2 months ago