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Music Talks

For our longtime listeners out there, a quick quiz for you. What's your impression of the Erhu or the Chinese two-stringed fiddle? Many say that it creates a tearful ambience, and can duplicate the sounds of animals, such as birds or even horses. In this episode, we will bring you several modern Erhu pieces by the Central Broadcasting Traditional Instruments Orchestra. I bet when you hear these tracks, they may give you a new perspective of the instrument. Our guests join us today will not only introduce breathtaking music, but will also give us some background on the creative process.