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SUMMARY:NEZHA – A New Hip-Pop Musical
DESCRIPTION:London Premiere8–9 January 2026The Shaw Theatre\, London \nCheng Yu\, as the pipa and guqin soloist\, is invited to perform in the London premiere of NEZHA\, a bold new hip-pop musical inspired by the legendary warrior god of Chinese mythology. \nWith an electrifying score by Duncan Walsh Atkins and a new book by Teresa Luo and Jennifer Tang\, the production blends modern musical theatre\, rap\, and East Asian storytelling traditions. Traditional Chinese instruments are placed alongside an energetic electric band\, creating a striking cross-cultural soundscape. \nAs the only acoustic instrumentalist within the pop ensemble\, Cheng Yu brings the expressive voice of the pipa and guqin into a contemporary theatrical setting\, exploring new musical dialogues between tradition and modernity. \n“The participation of UK-based pipa soloist Cheng Yu adds a distinctive Eastern musical character to the score. 旅英琵琶演奏家程玉的加入为配乐注入了极具特色的东方韵味。”— People’s Daily 人民网 \nPerformance Times:Thursday 8 January 2026 – 3:00pm & 7:00pmFriday 9 January 2026 – 3:00pm \nVenue:The Shaw Theatre100–110 Euston Road\, London NW1 2AJ \nLanguage: EnglishRunning Time: 90 minutesAge Suitability: 10+
URL:https://chengyumusic.com/event/nezha-a-new-hip-pop-musical/
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SUMMARY:CrossCurrent – A Fusion of Traditional and Contemporary Chinese Chamber Music
DESCRIPTION:Cardiff University\, 25 November 2025 \nThe UK Chinese Music Ensemble is delighted to be invited to perform at Cardiff University for CrossCurrent\, a concert exploring the dialogue between traditional Chinese instrumental music and contemporary chamber compositions. \nTaking place on Tuesday\, 25 November 2025 at 7:00 PM\, the programme will feature a range of works for pipa\, guzheng\, and Chinese–Western ensemble\, including new premieres. The concert celebrates the evolution of Chinese music in the modern world\, while honouring its rich heritage. \nThis event is presented by Cardiff University in collaboration with the Cardiff Confucius Institute. \n📍 Venue: Concert Hall\, Music Building\, Cardiff University🎟 Details and tickets: events.cardiff.ac.uk/view/crosscurrent
URL:https://chengyumusic.com/event/crosscurrent-a-fusion-of-traditional-and-contemporary-chinese-chamber-music/
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SUMMARY:2025 London International Chinese Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:25 – 30 August 2025\, SOAS\, University of London \nWe are pleased to announce the Third London International Chinese Music Festival is open for registration. You are warmly invited to join our annual Chinese musical feast – the only one of its kind in Europe.\n \nThe festival features expert tuition in a range of Chinese instruments and performances by world-renowned musicians and groups. \nThe festival features expert tuition in a range of Chinese instruments and performances by world-renowned musicians and groups. These include China’s distinguished yangqin dulcimer master Professor Zhao Xinzhi 赵新芝\, The Silk Road Dulcimer Ensemble 丝路秦韵扬琴乐团\, guqin master Prof. Lin Weili 林蔚丽\, young composer/conductor Ray Lin 林秉睿 (Australia)\, conductor/Chinese flautist Chen Yi-Chuan 陈奕全\, and composers Professor Li Xinyan 李欣艳(USA)\, Sun Keting孙柯亭 (UK) who will premiere exciting new compositions. UK virtuoso musicians and tutors include Dr Cheng Yu 程玉 (pipa)\, Yang Kang 杨康\, Ji Mengdie 冀梦蝶(guzheng)\, Zhang Jiaqi 张家麒 (guqin/ruan)\, Lu Zongpu 路宗璞 (dizi)\, Dennis Lee 李光泰 (xiao and xun)\, Huang Ziyang黄子洋 (erhu)\, Michael Skelton 麦克斯凯顿 (percussion) and Wang Wei 王蔚 (Beijing/Kun Opera). Musicians on Western instruments include rising stars Laure Chan and Adrian Wang 王寓哲 on violin and Li Siqian 李斯倩 on piano. \nThe festival comprises:• A five-day summer school from 25 to 29 August (New: percussion classes 27 to 29 August)\n• Two days (optional) Chinese music grading exams/competition 29 and 30 August\n• A series of concerts in London\, Telford and Oxford 25\, 26 27\,29 and 30 August\n• Guqin and Chinese Music Yaji\, SOAS\, 18:00-21:00\, 28 August\n• Masterclasses\, workshops\, and ensemble classes during the festival\n• Calligraphy and Chinese chess (Go) \nSummer School – Monday 25 to Friday 29 August\, SOAS (Main teaching time: 10am to 1pm\, 2-5pm workshops\,d ensemble etc.) \nThe five-day summer school features classes on the guqin 古琴 (7-stringed zither)\, guzheng 古筝(21-stringed zither)\, pipa 琵琶 lute\, erhu二胡 fiddle\, dizi 笛子 and xiao flutes 箫\, Beijing Opera 京剧 and Kunqu opera 昆曲 singing and percussion music 打击乐 (27 to 29 August). This will be a rare opportunity for anyone in the UK and overseas interested in learning and understanding more about traditional Chinese music and instruments. \nThe summer school will combine group classes\, one-to-one tuition\, masterclasses\, talks and workshops. It will be open to participants with little or no experience as well as to those at higher levels. An exciting new addition this year will be an energetic Chinese drumming and percussion class. Our tutors all have Masters’ or higher degrees in music and many years of teaching experience. At the end of the summer school all our students will have the opportunity to perform alongside some of our tutors. Students are encouraged to bring their own instruments. We do\, however\, have a limited number of instruments for hire or purchase and would encourage you to enquire regarding availability. We will offer two new classes this year: \nIntroduction to Chinese Opera Singing – taught by Wang Wei\n– Beijing and Kunqu Opera 京剧 & 昆曲清唱 \nBeijing Opera 京剧 and Kunqu Opera 昆曲 are both recognised by UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage and represent the quintessential art forms of traditional Chinese stage performance. In this five-day (mornings) summer programme during the festival\, you will learn the traditional Kunqu classic aria “Zaoluopao” 皂龙袍 and the widely celebrated Peking Opera excerpt “Mu Guiying Takes Command” 穆桂英挂帅’’. Each aria will be studied over two days\, with a demonstration show on the last day of the course. \nPercussion classes (27– 29 August)\n– taught by Micheal Skelton\n\nThese classes offers a range of aspects of Chinese percussion from ensemble drumming pieces to introductions to several regional styles of percussion music\, as well as sharing more about the backgrounds of each style and teaching the students to speak and understand the “singing score” of Chinese percussion\, luogu jing 锣鼓经. (Instruments will be provided). At the end of the course\, students can choose to play at the demonstration session to all summer school attendees. \nConcert Series\n• 25 August\, 6pm: Concert and workshop at CulturalKind Chinese Community\, Telford\, TF3 3BB\, Shropshire (tbc.)\n• 27 August\, 7pm: “Echoes of Nature” Gala Concert. DL Theatre\, SOAS\, Uni. of London WC1H OXG.\n• 26 August\, 7pm: Sound of Silk and Bamboo Concert\, Oxford (tbc.)\n• 29 August\, 7pm: China-West Soundscape\, St. Marylebone Church\, London NW1 5LT\n• 30 August\, 7pm: Showcase Concert featuring student musicians\, R201\, Main Building\, SOAS\, Uni. of London WC1H OXGOne of the highlights is our two contrasting London concerts Echo of Nature and China-West Soundscape. The former focuses on China’s traditional “intangible cultural heritage” (UNESCO)\, showcasing Kunqu Opera\, guqin\, Sizhu Silk & Bamboo and Sixian Silk String music whilst the latter is a journey of Chinese-Western musical exploration. We also have the pleasure of featuring the Silk Road Dulcimer Ensemble (丝路秦韵) from Xi’an\, China. \nList of Musicians / Artists:International Musicians / Artists• Prof. Zhao Xinzhi (yangqin dulcimer master\, Xi’an Conservatory China)\,• Prof. Lin Weili 林蔚丽 (guqin\, China) • Ray Lin (composer/conductor\, Australia)• Chen Yi-Chuan (conductor/wind instruments player\, (Royal College of Music)• Prof. Li Xinyan (composer\, Bard College Conservatory of Music\, USA)UK Musician / Artists• Dr Cheng Yu – pipa lute and guqin player and festival director• Yang Kang – guzheng and baritone• Ji Mengdie – guzheng player• Zhang Jiaqi – guqin and zhongruan player• Jenny Zhao / Elaine Yu – guqin• Huang Ziyang – erhu player Lu Zongpu – wind instruments (dizi\, xiao flutes)• Dennis Lee – xiao and xun wind instruments• Michael Skelton – Chinese drumming/percussion classes\n• Wang Wei – Beijing Opera/Kun Opera/Folk Song singer\n• Azalea Qin Lei – Calligrapher• Li Siqian – pianist Laure Chan – violinist• Adrian Wang – violinist• Musicians from the UK Chinese Music Ensemble and New Elements MusicChinese Music Grading Exams and Competition– 29 to 30 August\, SOAS\, University of London\, WC1H OXGWe offer students the opportunity to take a grading exam recognised in both China and the UK and to participate in a music competition. The grading is made possible through a partnership between China’s leading authority\, China Nationality Orchestra Society (CNOS) and SOAS\, University of London. Several participants achieved excellent results\, and their grades were accepted and recognised by UK universities and schools. \nExams and competitions (divided into youth and adult groups) include all types of traditional Chinese instruments: guqin\, guzheng\, pipa\, liuqin\, yangqin\, erhu\, dizi\, xiao\, sheng\, suona\, hulusi\, singing\, drumming/percussion instruments and ensemble/group performances.  Masterclasses and Workshops• Flutes workshop – Lu Zongpu/Dennis Lee: 2 to 3.30pm\, 25 August\n• Guzheng zither Workshop – Yang Kang/Ji Mengdie\, 2 to 3.30pm\, 26 August\n• Yangqin dulcimer masterclass – Prof. Zhao Xinzhi\, 2 to 3.30pm\, 27 August\n• Erhu Workshop – Prof. Chen Dacan/Huang Ziyang\, 2 to 3.30pm\, 28 August\n• Beijing and Kunqu Opera workshop – Wang Wei\, 10.30am to 12.30pm\, 30 August    \n“Experiencing Traditional Chinese Theatre Arts: Beijing Opera and Kunqu Opera”\nThis workshop introduces the development history of China’s traditional national performing arts — Beijing Opera and Kunqu Opera. It will cover the vocal styles and performance characteristics of Chinese opera\, explore the similarities and differences between Chinese opera\, Western opera\, and musicals\, and finally\, participants will enjoy live performances and have the opportunity to try on traditional theatre costumes and take photos. \nWorkshops are free for attendees who have signed up for the festival and for community music project leaders in the UK (need to email us on info@ukchinesemusic.com from your community by 24 August).\n\nSupplementary classes• Instrumental ensemble classes (Grade 4 and above) – 3.45 to 5pm (26 to 29 August)\nwith Prof. Chen Dacan\, Zhang Jiaqi\, Lu Zongpu and all available tutors.\n• Calligraphy –  Azalea Qin Lei\, 28 August\, 3.45 to 5.15pm\n• Chinese Chess (Go) – Lunchtime leisure activity (25 to 29 August). \nYaji Gathering – Guqin and Chinese Music (Free\, open to public)28 Aug 18:00-21:00\, Djam Lecture Theatre (DLT)\, SOAS\, London WC1H OXGA special yaji to celebrate Chinese music. The yaji will provide all Festival participants with a chance to interact\, share experiences and perform in an informal and relaxed setting.Download the exam and competition guidelines here.Download the festival registration form here.We reserve the right to adjust the schedule\, venues and personnel due to unforeseen circumstances.
URL:https://chengyumusic.com/event/2025-london-international-chinese-music-festival/
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SUMMARY:Residence for new composition and workshop - with Southampton University
DESCRIPTION:Cheng Yu has been invited by Prof. Matthew Shlomowitz in composition Dept in Southampton University to give workshops and working with composer\nPhD student Mr Linhao Li\, to create a new composition for 5-stringed pipa\, flute\, clarinet\, violin\, cello as well as percussion instruments. This new piece will be performed and recorded on the 1st of May in the University.
URL:https://chengyumusic.com/event/residence-for-new-composition-and-workshop-with-southampton-university/
LOCATION:Southampton University\, Southampton University\, University Rd\, Southampton\, SO17 1BJ\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Crouching Tiger\, Hidden Dragon\, The Film with Orchestra - Royal Albert Hall
DESCRIPTION:Cheng Yu is honoured to have been invited to perform as pípá soloist at the prestigious Royal Albert Hall in London\, alongside the Academy of St Martin in the Fields Symphony Orchestra\, for a special live screening of Crouching Tiger\, Hidden Dragon. Conducted by Maestro Anthony Gabriele\, this performance marked the European premiere of the Film in Concert edition of this beloved classic. \nThis remarkable evening celebrated the 25th anniversary of Ang Lee’s multi-Oscar-winning film\, with an unforgettable live rendition of Tan Dun’s Academy Award®-winning score – including mesmerising solos on the pípá and cello. \nThe evening also included a sold-out solo recital by Cheng Yu at the Prince of Wales Room\, showcasing the expressive beauty of the Chinese pípá (lute) before the main concert. \nFor event details and ticketing information\, visit:www.royalalberthall.com/tickets/events/2025/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon \nPhotos from the EventBelow are a few highlights from this special evening at the Royal Albert Hall. \n\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n			\n				\n			\n		\n\n\n\n\nhttps://chengyumusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Cheng-YuJade程玉🎶-2025-04-04-20.41.40.mp4
URL:https://chengyumusic.com/event/crouching-tiger-hidden-dragon/
LOCATION:Royal Albert Hall\, Royal Albert Hall\, Kensington Gore\, South Kensington\, London\, SW7 2AP
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