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  1. Ballad of a thousand years

    Previously, we introduced to you a grand piece titled "The Epic of Manas," which narrates the story of a Kirgiz hero called Manas and his seven generations of descendants leading their people in preserving peace, unity and protecting their

  2. A bittersweet romance

    Valentine's Day is probably one of the most awaited days for romantic couples to declare their love and affection for each other. In case you missed the special day this year, or you want to seize every opportunity to express your feelings,

  3. The legendary song of Manas

    “The Epic of Manas,” similar to the Homeric tales in the West, narrates the stories of a Kirgiz hero called Manas and his seven generations of descendants leading their people to fight against invaders. The grand song is considered a signif

  4. Orchestral ties: Embracing cultural diversity through music

    The Hong Kong String Orchestra was founded by renowned violinist Yao Jue in 2013, with an aim to allow young musicians to pursue their dreams. In recent years, it has released several new works, adapted from famed Chinese songs. Yao believe

  5. Cantopop covers from the Golden Years

    Do you have any favorite songs that have been playing for years or even decades? Hearing the familiar melody from the past has the tendency to stir strong emotions and transport us back in time. Singers also have their all-time favorites. A

  6. Cantopop Legends

    Cantopop is a contraction of Cantonese pop music mostly created by Hong Kong artists. It was phenomenal in the 1980s and 1990s when it almost dominated the Chinese pop music scene across the world. Although its popularity nowadays has decli

  7. East meets East

    There are different types of hammered dulcimers across the globe, sharing similar tonality and appearance. The Chinese dulcimer is called the Yangqin. Over the past decade, Liu Yuening, a Yangqin professor with the Central Conservatory of M

  8. China via violin

    Many are probably familiar with the famed violin concerto "The Butterfly Lovers." Incorporating elements of a popular Chinese regional opera and played with the violin, the masterpiece was originally an experiment to compose a violin piece

  9. Earth songs for a greener world

    Many of you are familiar with Michael Jackson's epic single "Earth Song." The track sees the artist sending out a wakeup-call about the devastation of nature caused by mankind, from overexploitation of natural resources, to endless wars and

  10. Dragon boat melodies

    The Dragon Boat Festival was the first Chinese festival inscribed onto UNESCO's List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2009. It is observed on the Fifth day of the fifth month on China's traditional Lunar Calendar. Some century- old cu

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