Musicians present an ethnic music performance at Huishan Ancient Town on Nov 18. [Photo/Huishan Ancient Town]
The Erquan Yingyue Wuxi International Ethnic Music Festival commenced at Huishan Ancient Town in Wuxi, East China's Jiangsu province, on Nov 18.
Over the following six days, ethnic musicians worldwide are expected to present excellent performances to residents and visitors at 308 Hall and multiple scenic spots in the ancient town.
A painting depicts professors from the Central Conservatory of Music recording the melodies played by Ah Bing at Huishan Ancient Town. [Photo/Huishan Ancient Town]
Speaking of the special bond between Huishan Ancient Town and ethnic music, the most well-known is the Second Spring Under Heaven and The Moon Reflected on the Second Spring, known as China's Fate Symphony.
Second Spring Under Heaven at Huishan Ancient Town. [Photo/Huishan Ancient Town]
In 1950, Professors Yang Yinliu and Cao Anhe from the Central Conservatory of Music came to Wuxi to record the melodies from renowned erhu player Ah Bing (1893-1950). The Moon Reflected on the Second Spring was one of the six recorded pieces.
