LAM presents a virtual workshop with Wu Fei, from Chinese traditional music on the guzheng, Chinese opera to folk music to creative composition and improvisation. Subjects include: 1. Introduction of the guzheng, a 21-string Chinese zither that has about 2500 years of history and the six schools of guzheng performing styles that are all centuries old. 2. Demonstrate a traditional piece “Little Open Hand” from the Henan School. 3. Demonstrate a traditional piece “ Fisherman’s Song” from the Shandong School. 4. Introduction of Chinese folk songs from demonstrating “Wusuli Boat Song” from northeast China. 5. Introduction of Peking Opera. 6. Contemporary guzheng composition including Wu Fei’s original work and other Chinese composers. 7. Discussion with Students 8. Improvisation

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