S h e n s h e n Z h a n g : Pipa Virtuoso

I start playing the Pipa when I was nine still living in my hometown of Wenzhou, China, playing music with my Mother who initially enlightened me. Through the years, I have been fortunate to appear with many different groups, including both Eastern and Western chamber music and symphony orchestras, performing an extensive range of classical and contemporary compositions, including new works from present composers. As much as I love performance, I enjoy the collaborative process, especially when working with a variety of composers and musicians and investigating different musical forms. My artistic goal is to continue to perform and explore the range of the Pipa, a unique instrument that can either be utilized in a solo position or as an integral part of a larger composition.