Rebirth of the 5-stringed Pipa

By 10th of March 20062006, International, Music

The musician Cheng Yu has finally fulfilled her childhood dream of remaking the 5-stringed pipa, an ancient Chinese instrument lost in the 8th century. This is the story of the pipa’s rebirth.

Introduced by Lin Li, and narrated by Ian Coe

Young Cheng Yu: Rebecca
Cheng Yu’s father: Sean Street