May 8, 2026 – Released Bach Meets Pipa, an EP featuring original arrangements and performances of selected two-part inventions by Johann Sebastian Bach on the Chinese pipa. This cross-cultural recordingContinue readingNew EP “Bach Meets Pipa” released on May 8, 2026
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San Franciso Opera World Premiere: The Monkey King
Nov.14-30, Featured pipa artist in the world premiere production of The Monkey King at the San Francisco Opera, composed by Huang Ruo with a libretto by David Henry Hwang. ThisContinue readingSan Franciso Opera World Premiere: The Monkey King
Enjoy a Pipa Solo Excerpt
A swan is often seen as a symbol of wisdom and various other character traits. Enjoy this pipa solo excerpt for the moments when you need it. SWAN composed byContinue readingEnjoy a Pipa Solo Excerpt
Ancient Future Guitar and Pipa Duet
Apr. 14, 2024, Ancient Future Guitar and Pipa Duet, with Matthew Montfort – Ancient Future world music pioneer guitarist and myself . Location: Old St. Hilary’s Landmark, Tiburon. CA RecommendContinue readingAncient Future Guitar and Pipa Duet
New Pipa Duet Album SHENSduo Just Released!
Check out!! SHENSduo, a California Bay Area based pipa duo, just released the debut album on February 2, 2024 with Innova Recordings. This album showcases eight original pipa duet worksContinue readingNew Pipa Duet Album SHENSduo Just Released!
Meeting of Acoustic Minds, Half Moon Bay, Nov.11,2023
It was such a great fun to return again and play music with two great guitarists Matthew Montfort, Mark Kostrzewa, and tabla player David Kaufman. Sharing some pieces we playedContinue readingMeeting of Acoustic Minds, Half Moon Bay, Nov.11,2023
San Francisco Symphony “CURRENTS”
Recently, I was honored to be invited to San Francisco Symphony(SFS) CURRENTS series, collaborated with the great host and curator Michael Morgan, talented SFS musicians Amos Yang (Cello), Jie LiuContinue readingSan Francisco Symphony “CURRENTS”
West Coast Premiere with Earplay New Chamber Music
I was very delighted to join Earplay New Chamber Music on May 20th, 2019 concert at Herbst Theatre in San Franciso, and featuring for the West Coast premiere work byContinue readingWest Coast Premiere with Earplay New Chamber Music
Lunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland
I was very honored to join with Melody of China celebrating Lunar New Year at Disneyland in Los Angeles from January 28th to February 15th in 2019. What an excitingContinue readingLunar New Year Celebration at Disneyland
New Solo Album – Serenity
Happy New Year!! I’m very pleased to announce that my new solo album Serenity has been released in January 16, 2019. It’s a collection of traditional Pipa (Chinese-lute) masterpieces asContinue readingNew Solo Album – Serenity