Traditional with a twist

In addition to popularizing the erhu, Jiang Jianhua has found ways to give the classical instrument a contemporary sound, Chen Nan reports.

What do you expect to hear and see when you attend a concert given by an erhu virtuoso?

"I want those with a general idea of the erhu to put aside their impressions, and I hope those who have never seen an erhu concert will get to know the instrument with a fresh eye," says Jiang Jianhua, an erhu player.

In the world of traditional Chinese music, Jiang is a luminary, celebrated for her mastery of the traditional two-stringed bowed instrument, which is revered for its emotional sound and rich cultural heritage.