The enduring resonance of a 19th-century Chinese pipa masterpiece
In short: Experience a masterclass in Chinese music as Grammy-nominated virtuoso Wu Man performs "White Snow in Spring." This performance captures the technical precision and cultural depth of the pipa, an instrument with a history spanning centuries.
Performed in The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Astor Chinese Garden Court in 2016, this piece dates back to 1895 during the Qing dynasty. It was originally preserved as a handwritten score within Li Fangyuan's New Collection of Thirteen Pipa Score.
Wu Man is recognized as a premier global ambassador for Chinese music. The performance highlights the transition of traditional scores into modern virtuosity, maintaining the integrity of a piece that has survived over a century of cultural evolution.
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