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Shangguan Xiaoxuan, a trailblazing guqin virtuoso, is making waves by reimagining the 2,000-year-old classic 'Quiet and Sweet Night' for today’s global audience. In a recent CGTN feature, she transformed the hauntingly beautiful instrument—once favored by scholars and philosophers—into a bridge between ancient tradition and digital-era storytelling.
The guqin, often called 'the instrument of the sages,' came alive under Shangguan’s fingers as she blended historical techniques with contemporary flair. 'Music isn’t frozen in time,' she shared during the performance. 'It’s a conversation across generations.'
Fun fact: The guqin has only seven strings but can produce over 100 harmonics! This revival comes as Gen Z rediscovers traditional arts through platforms like Douyin (China’s TikTok) and virtual museum tours.
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Guqin Artist Revives Ancient Melody for Modern Ears 
In a recent CGTN feature, she transformed the hauntingly beautiful instrument—once favored by scholars and philosophers—into a bridge between ancient tradition and digital-era storytelling.
'Music isn’t frozen in time,' she shared during the performance. 'It’s a conversation across generations.'
This revival comes as Gen Z rediscovers traditional arts through platforms like Douyin (China’s TikTok) and virtual museum tours.
Modern Kunqu Opera Revives Classic for Gen Z 
