| The gentleman above is named John Gao. He plays the dizi and the erhu. The dizi is a flute and the erhu is the Chinese two-stringed violin. John is a professional musician and expert on traditional Chinese music and draws haunting melodies from these two ancient Chinese instruments. If you're lucky enough to catch him performing on the Inner Harbour Causeway, slow down, stop, and tune in to sounds and rhythms that have been enchanting listeners for a thousand years. |  |
You can find out more about the erhu and its history by clicking
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Thanks for promoting one of more unusual buskers in the city!
ReplyDeleteGreat portraits... loved the composition of the second picture.
ReplyDeleteRecently visited Victoria and happened to hear this gentleman. He is a real master of these instruments. Purchased 1 CD from him...after listening to it wish I'd purchased more. Amazing talent!
ReplyDeleteDoes anyone have Mr. Gao's contact info.?
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ReplyDeleteIt's a guess but you might try contacting him through
http://www.rcmusic.ca/ContentPage.aspx?name=Minjun_%28John%29_Gao
Many thanks, Benjamin! Mr. Gao doesn't live in Victoria? I recently relocated to Victoria from Toronto and can't seem to find an Erhu master here for private lessons....
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