Wang Yuanqi
王元启
Biography
Wang Yuanqi is a Nanyin musician from Quanzhou, Fujian Province, specializing in the pipa and dongxiao. He leads the Quanzhou Nanyin Ensemble and has performed internationally to introduce this ancient musical tradition to new audiences. Wang composes new works while strictly maintaining the Tang Dynasty musical modes and performance etiquette.
Domains of Mastery
Territory
Region
Southeast China
Location
Fujian Province
Level
provincial
Status
active
Heritage DNA
Classification
Provincial Inheritor
Status
active
Year of Birth
1965
Age
61 years
Location
Fujian Province
Region
Southeast China
Next Master
Chang Xiangyu
常香玉
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