Five Thousand Springs of Chinese Sound: Erhu to Cantopop
Sat, Apr 11
|51 E Pender St
Step into the world of Chinese music through live performance, storytelling, instrument demonstrations, and hands-on discovery. Explore the sounds and history of Chinese instruments while tracing a path from tradition to Cantopop. A great fit for music lovers, curious newcomers, and composers.
Time & Location
Apr 11, 2026, 2:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
51 E Pender St, 51 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6A 1S9, Canada
About the event
Erhu to Cantopop: Five Thousand Springs of Chinese Sound is an immersive Chinese music workshop that invites audiences to explore the sound, history, and cultural depth of traditional Chinese music and instruments. Through live music, storytelling, interactive demonstrations, and hands-on experiences, participants will discover how Chinese music has evolved across regions, generations, and artistic traditions. The workshop features the distinctive sounds of instruments such as the erhu, suona, sheng, pipa, and guzheng, giving music lovers, curious newcomers, and cultural enthusiasts a rare chance to experience these instruments up close.
Inspired by the Dream Factory: Cantopop Mandopop 1980s to 2000s exhibition, the workshop also explores the connection between language tones and Chinese music, the development of Cantopop, and the legacy of legendary composer Joseph Koo Ka-fai, often celebrated as the Father of Cantopop.
This event is especially for composers interested in writing music for Chinese instruments, offering deeper insight into traditional…