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Strings of time: Reviving the ancient zither

Strings of time: Reviving the ancient zither

Update: 2024-06-07
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Ancient instruments are symbolic cultural relics, and people can get a glimpse of the culture and traditions behind their unique sounds. In this episode, Zhang Xuguang, a zither and bowed instrument performer with the China Broadcasting Performing Arts Troupe, join us to explore the captivating story behind the revival of the soulful sound of a seven-stringed zither whose melody has resonated across a millennium.

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Strings of time: Reviving the ancient zither

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