Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China
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Leeds City Library hosts Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China on 21 October 2026 as part of its Thursday community lunchtime pop up performances. The event features musician Lijun (Mio) Zhang who will demonstrate the instrument, share cultural stories, and perform a range of musical styles in an informal setting.
As part of Leeds Libraries Thursday community lunch time pop up performances we are proud to host: Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China. Join guzheng musician and University of Leeds PhD researcher Lijun (Mio) Zhang for a relaxed lunchtime introduction to one of China’s best-known traditional string instruments. Mio will introduce the guzheng, demonstrate some of its distinctive sounds and playing techniques, and share stories behind Chinese music and the instrument’s cultural heritage. Through live performance, audiences will hear the guzheng across different musical worlds — from traditional Chinese pieces and contemporary popular songs to familiar Western melodies. There will also be time to see the instrument up close, ask questions and learn more about Chinese music in an informal and welcoming setting. No previous musical knowledge is needed.
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Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The event runs until Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China is held at Leeds City Library in Leeds (LS1 3AB).
Tickets for Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China
All dayuntil Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Leeds City Library · Leeds
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Leeds City Library hosts Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China on 21 October 2026 as part of its Thursday community lunchtime pop up performances. The event features musician Lijun (Mio) Zhang who will demonstrate the instrument, share cultural stories, and perform a range of musical styles in an informal setting.
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As part of Leeds Libraries Thursday community lunch time pop up performances we are proud to host: Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China. Join guzheng musician and University of Leeds PhD researcher Lijun (Mio) Zhang for a relaxed lunchtime introduction to one of China’s best-known traditional string instruments. Mio will introduce the guzheng, demonstrate some of its distinctive sounds and playing techniques, and share stories behind Chinese music and the instrument’s cultural heritage. Through live performance, audiences will hear the guzheng across different musical worlds — from traditional Chinese pieces and contemporary popular songs to familiar Western melodies. There will also be time to see the instrument up close, ask questions and learn more about Chinese music in an informal and welcoming setting. No previous musical knowledge is needed.
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When is Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China?
Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China takes place on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The event runs until Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
Where is Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China taking place?
Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China is held at Leeds City Library in Leeds (LS1 3AB).
How do I get tickets for Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China?
Tickets for Discover the Guzheng: Sounds and Stories from China can be booked via visitleeds.co.uk using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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