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.
