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Guqin concert celebrates cultural heritage

(CNTV)

08:22, May 16, 2013

(CNTV)

Shenzhen stage is set for a concert featuring the Guqin, one of China’s oldest musical instruments. The music of this seven-string zither is one of the most respected in the country.

Ancient instrument, new sound! During the concert, some of China’s most revered maestros will play the Guqin, which dates back to the Tang Dynasty over a thousand years ago.

The organizers say the concert intends to breath new life into the traditional instrument, by incorperating Guqin music with folk dancing, poetry recital and calligraphy.

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