The Centre for China Studies and the Confucius Institute has jointly invited a master and teacher of the guqin, Madam Deng Chongying, to give a seminar and share her knowledge on this ancient art. A guqin concert will follow the seminar.

 

Venue: Boardroom of the Centre for China Studies and the Confucius Institute
            Melbourne Campus

Chinese guqin, a seven-stringed zither, is China's oldest stringed instrument. This instrument has been played for 3000 years and is regarded as a symbol of Chinese ancient culture. The instrument is most expressive of the essence of Chinese music with its great subtlety and refinement. It is traditionally favoured by sages and literati, as highlighted by the quote "a gentleman does not part with his qin or se without good reason". Today guqin playing is still much loved by musicologists and people who understand and appreciate Chinese culture.

About Madam Deng Chongying

Madam Deng took up the Chinese guqin in childhood and learned the art from several high profile masters including Wu Jinglue, Zhang Ziqian and Liu Jingshao. She is a renowned guqin player and has played many successful concerts around the world. In recent years, Madam Deng has devoted most of her time to teaching students this ancient instrument, a few of which have become well-known guqin players themselves, both internationally and locally.