Erhu - Ballad of North Henan Province 豫北叙事曲
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- Опубліковано 24 тра 2012
- Performed by Yu Hongmei 于红梅
Yu Hongmei's Offical Website - yuhongmei.com/
Associate Professor of Department of Traditional Chinese Music, the Central Conservatory of Music (CCM); Guest Soloist of the China Central Chinese Orchestra; Guest Professor at the University of Calgary, Canada.
Yu Hongmei began her erhu study at the age of eight, and she studied at the Attached High School of the ChinaCentral Music University and then the China Central Music University where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degree. At the university she was taught by professors including Zhang Shao, Su Anguo, Lan Yusong and Liu Changfu; she also learned Banhu, Gaohu, Jinghu, Zhuihu and other national musical instruments with some masters.
She won the "Pro Musicis International Award" in New York City. Her album A Collection of Erhu Concertos of Yu Hong Mei was given the 4th China Golden Record Award. She was also the first Chinese musician to receive the coveted Indie Award in the category of "Best Traditional World Music" for the CD entitled String Glamour. Another solo CD, Red Plum Blossom Capriccio, won the Best Chinese Musical Art Production. In 2002 she gave a successful solo concert in the world's most prestigious concert hall, Carnage Hall in New York where she played as the first Chinese traditional instrument performer. In 2005 she also received the First Prize of "Outstanding Young Teachers" of the Fok Ying Tung Education Foundation.
As a soloist she visited many countries and regions in Europe, America, Africa and Asia and gave more than 100 personal solo concerts. She debuted some outstanding music pieces including the Second Erhu Concerto -- After the Dream of the Capital, Ba Que and Xi Kou Ballad. Many of the important music activities she has attended are the Spring of Prague Musical Festival, the Chinese Art Festival, the Beijing International Music Festival, the Shanghai International Music Festival, the German Music Festival and the Macao Art Festival. She published 14 solo albums.
Yu Hongmei gives out a genuine feeling in her performance which is full of subtle emotions and passionate. She can perfectly interpret the music by incorporating her unique understanding in the performance and is therefore noted as "a performer representing the modern Chinese music and cultural spirit" by the New York Concert Magazine. She also works with the international composers and performers in performing many modern music works. She founded the "Qing MeJing Yue" Chinese Traditional Chamber Music Orchestra for the development and innovation of the modern national string music.
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I got my erhu yesterday..thought the technique would be just like the violin,...tried playing it last night and my mom came out of her room thinking the cat was in a fight outside.
omg LOLOL
+bubble pop2212
oh my god laugh out loud out loud???
+Auiuei You should take some classes then :P
Lol, as everything, it takes practice.
LOL!
I love the fragile "weeping" sound of the erhu. The way string instruments can bring out their sound, it's like they're singing whenever they play; the erhu's is between a soulful birds song and a weeping lady.
That is actually a really good way to put it
Ｍｒ Msan That's a stupid amount of words to say something simple: "It sounds good".
I love that description
MithranArkanere and even if you were right (I'm not, but it's just my opinion), by the way there would be no reason to call that "stupid".
MithranArkanere but how specific is that in describing the sound? Many things sound good in different ways
One of the few instruments that can sound so sad but also happy in an instant
Well... Violin by instantly changing the key.
The Allied Powers and speed..
thats true. The whole balllad for me had the sadness of an imperial war and the happiness of a villager party in a permanent swap.
Few?
Oboe
I know she is an incredible artist and the lead instrument, but lets not discount the harmony between her and the pianist. He is REALLY good and it completely compliments this arrangement. What an amazing piece of music and artists!
Bradley Wall Yeah, props to the pianist as well.
When I see this video....I think "This is how a good relationship should be...romantic or other. People who are different, but who complement each other."
YES!!!
@@DanielReyes-cd9qx I was just thinking this very thing last night.
Daniel Reyes What an amazing comment this is as well.
I'm just amazed at....
that's just two strings how do you get such a wide array of sounds out of that O_o
+skypjuh high skills are needed to play Erhu,otherwise,it will sound awful
Ciao chef Lev lol that goes for every instrument
+skypjuh Shortening and lengthening the part of the string that vibrates, but yeah i totally agree that it's amazing for just two strings.
+skypjuh must be China!!nowhere else that wud happen.Thank You China for Your musi, discoveries,culture etc.Greetings from Poland
Ciao chef Lev I agree, I've been learning it for 4 years and I'm still grade7.......
Yu Hongmei is, of course, brilliant: but let's hear a bit of applause for the pianist! A crisp, well-judged accompaniment that makes an excellent foil to the erhu's melodic line.
DieFlabbergast agreed
this is seriously the most peaceful sounding instrument I have ever heard.
Thank you Chinese martial arts movies for always playing these 😂
Lmaooo
Shaolin Hustlers
No instrument is more beautiful to listen to than the erhu
maybe pipa?
+William Z lol that one makes me want to crybecause my ears are bleeding
+걸왜 에반 Personally, the yangqin is one of the most beautiful instruments I have heard :D
+걸왜 에반 zither!
i agree, but no instrument is more painful to listen to then a poorly played erhu!
The melody actually made me wanna cry for no apparent reason.
That's how deep this is.
+Vitor Rodrigues isn't the erhu supposed to represent a human singing voice, probably why its so emotional
jablesmegee
Well, that seems a pretty credible reason.
+jablesmegee I don't know about what is intended to sound like what, but many instruments kinda sound like people singing. People playing music on wine glasses sound a little like people singing too, and of course other bowed instruments. Check out "man playing hallalujah on wine glasses" and you'll see what i mean :)
blazednlovinit i think theres a science behind the erhu tho, it has the same range or frequency,
"The erhu sounds similar to human voice, and can imitate many natural sounds such as birds and horse. It is a very expressive instrument, most well-known for playing melancholic tune, but also capable of play merry melody."
The erhu is known to have a very melancholic sound. The title for this particular piece of music may roughly be translated as "Memories of Yubei". Yubei refers to the northern part of the Henan province. Judging from the title and the melody, the music seems to be full of melancholy and nostalgia reminiscing the historical past of the Yubei area. You probably didn't know it but you clearly felt it. Hence the tears.
The mixing of cultures doesn't "ruin" anything. Beautiful music like this preserves China's musical history, even if a western instrument is thrown in. I think the Erhu and Piano sound wonderful together.
The erhu is one of the most beautiful instruments because it has the same range as a human voice, it literally touches us on an emotional and instinctual level. When the erhu sounds sad, we literally feel the sadness of another human being.
Positivo, se aproxima e muito da voz humana, faz nos lembrar uma bela voz feminina vocalizando uma canção .
the easiest way I found out about the erhu was the series' the legend of korra and avatar:the last airbender I am in love with those series' my mom gets annoyed cause I watch it. again and again and again
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Same here.. it's what got me on the path to the Erhu and other Chinese instruments, love every sound of them. I watch both series over and over as well 😭😭
Venus Ishmael great shows
Venus Ishmael I got into it because of the Akatsuki no Yona anime (sort of an historical fantasy anime)! The character jeaha played this instrument and it sounded so good that I wanted to know what he was playing!! Then I found it!
Best series ever!
This video alone influenced me to go forth and purchase an Erhu of my own, and learn it's art.. And I have been doing such since I have gotten it. I have gotten quite good! not as good as her yet.. but that's why she's there.. to push me further and make me better.
Good luck to you buddy, it's a beautiful instrument (as they all are!).
Absolutely! Sounds of asia store, CA based so quick shipping.. got the Shanghai 4A, I believe. It's a professional rosewood erhu and it was only 180$ ! I love mine and I play it every day. Eason music (singapore based) has many more options and proceeds into higher qualities (imo) and shipping can be expensive. That's why I believe it's good to go with SOA first since it's relatively close most likey, and good shipping. Came pretty quick, too! Good luck on your journey!
;) You'll get it down!
Nate Miller did you really get yours for only $180????? I've literally searched for a good price for one and seeing you only paying less than 200 bucks for a rosewood erhu gives me so much hope :D
Nate Miller Hi, i have a question, my left hands middle finger to pinky are highly burnt to the point using them wouldn't be easy at all, is it possible to play using my right hand instead for the strings?
There are no words for China. To enter immediately into the spirit of a culture, one must listen to his music. The refinement of Chinese culture, sweetness that plucks the interiority. The erhu is the human soul that speaks, silent, cries, exists.
This is my ring tone on my phone i love it
Reading a book for my "China Today" class called 'River Town' by Peter Hessler. When he described what an erhu sounded like I knew I had to find a video of one being played! He wasnt exaggerating. This is so beautiful, Im getting choked up! 😍
Such a beautiful and weeping sound... It brings tears to my eyes.. And I am not even Chinese. Regards from Greece. She is great !
erhu is a traditional miusic in cn，二胡是传统乐器
The instrument is of mongolian origin
Edit; it originated FROM Mongolian instruments
I'm crying too
@@lil_weasel219 its from the west, central asia
@@boxyyy7329 nope
Erhu - what a beautifully sad instrument, like leaves falling during a lament. Sounds like it was made to mimic crying or meditation.
Just finished writing that when the piece got fun and cheerful. Instrument is like crickets or meerkats. :)
The skill. The phrasing. That precise control of the Erhu, and all with absolute perfect pitch. Just absolutely gorgeous. And that pianist ... they are so locked in together. Just beautiful.
I found out a out this instrument from my penpal from China. She told me she loved this instrument so I looked it up on here and I’m not disappointed. I never knew about this instrument but i love how calming it is.
This music is as beautiful as she is. The instrument is so "simple" but elegant and refined and beautiful.
I love her emotion as she plays.
Her beauty brings tears to my eyes.
I fell in love with the Erhu after i first heard it in Uncharted 2. Mainly the Marco Polo theme.
YES
this may be the most beautiful instrument I've ever heard
...also looks like the hardest one to play that I know of o_O
One of the hardest Chinese instrument. It's very easy for you to play out of tune even if you got the position correct. This is because, the amount of strength you use to press the string also affects the tonality.
Look up the sitar
Listen to Indian Sarangi. You'll like it a lot
@@chingles2404 so the trombone? Done and done
The erhu is one of greatest instruments ever.
one minute on stage takes decades of work......yu h., you have definately mastered the erhu, it was a pleasure to hear you play, thank you so much!
When you realize that the erhu was the instrument that was played in the legend of Korra that you have been wondering about for years...
in my opinion the erhu produces the most beautiful sound of all instruments. it feel.... inherently sad.. but i dont think it really is. i believe it is instead inherently honest and passionate. it is melodic and it demands your attention, because it has a message to deliver.
If you've heard that instrument before but you don't know where, you probably heard it in Avatar or Korra.
Joshua Fagan kung fu panda
Wow myst of pandaria, warframe too
Parisian subway
Random guy in an alley in San Francisco
@@KIDBAY1 random elderly man in the NY subway
I listen to so much music little shakes me yet there are moments in this performance that are so fine its as if she is weaving with a strand of silk through a cloud and I'm amazed
Sound as deep and profound as matching the Empire's 6,000 years of civilization and Hong-mei has grasped the soul of the art and soul of the nation. Few outsiders really can understand and appreciate!
thanks !
she is also unworldly pretty and highly cultivated !
6000 years? isn’t that too much? iirc it was 2000 years B.C.E and 2000 years C.E, unless you also count late Neolithic periods, in which case society gets a whole lot elder
China is closer to 5000/4000 than 6000 years old, still a very lovely comment
@@supermouse73 oof... thats off, around 4000-5000 year with folk tales etc... but the evidences proves that it is more around 2000-3000 years max..., a bit earlier than romans...
appreciating music has nothing to do with where you're from!
The erhu is such a beautiful instrument, a lot of emotion can be brought out of it. You can really feel with the music.
Not only does she play beautifully, but the performer is beautiful herself, and her movements as she plays are beautiful as well. She isn't just playing the instrument, she's singing with it.
I don't know what to say. Both the musicians are extremely talented and tremendously practiced. The erhu has piqued my interest since I heard of its name in a few books I read. I tend to be a very curious person and did my research on this instrument. I can't even imagine how long it would take to learn even the basics of playing the erhu. two strings that can make so many different astoundingly beautiful sounds must surely be worth learning. what makes me sad is how few people I've asked have never even heard of an erhu. it's beautiful and is even possible to move someone to tears (which I have tested on a few of my friends). I wish this kind of music and instrument would be better known by those I have encountered.
+Era Darksky It's Ok, basically all Chinese know this instrument that that alone guarantees that the erhu is extremely well known
I suppose he means in the Western world of music and culture
Did you ever get the pianists name?
I have always loved the sound of this instrument and wondered what it was called and what it looked like. Now I finally know and can find more of this beautiful music! Thank you for sharing!
Also I think that traditional Chinese music should be more popular. It's so beautiful but often is overlooked. Really I appreciate all kinds of traditional music and think that we shouldn't forget about our (and other cultures') roots.
one of the most underrated instruments out there
Playing the Erhu like that must take incredible skill and practice, there are no marks or guides to finger placement. Getting the right notes out of it means always putting your fingers in just the right place on the strings. The speed and precision with which she plays is amazing. The pianist is good too.
Incredibly beautiful beyond description. Ancient yet timeless and speaks to the soul. Love and respect from an Armenian.
Erhu - Ballad of North Henan Province 豫北叙事曲
Absolutely beautiful!
Gene Emerson thank you!
I've heard some pretty bad erhu, but this is FAR better than anything I've ever heard before. It was beautiful.
The erhu is a really difficult instrument to play; though in theory it is like a violin, the techniques involved are very different. It's really hard to switch strings because of the fact that the bow is actually between them. The fingerings are also farther apart than on a violin.
Switching strings is not difficult at all, it's a natural movement. I play Erhu and also provided an Erhu for my adult Daughter to play. I'm just ok, not someone who should be recorded, still I do have my moments of really nice music as I play upon my Erhu.
-Peter
@Shawn Mendrek they have thousands or more
@Shawn Mendrek they have thousands or more
Outside is raining. I am leastening this wonderful music and drinking yasmine tea.Great moments.
Tanti saluti a tutti amanti di Erhu musica.
so this is the instrument I have loved all these years
2022, back here again and it never cease to amaze me how the two instruments contrast so lovely together. Been playing erhu self taught since 2009. Always love to come back to listen❤
So beautiful... Such magnificence... What splendid grace.... This performance brings tears to my eyes...
who else came here after watching twoset violin?
Its a small world aint it😂😂😂
Yes
Same, they are definitely prodigies!🤣
damn you
Eddy was definitely a prodigy!
She's putting emotion behind those notes. I absolutely love Chinese culture.
This is such a fantastic instrument, it MUST be added to the typical western orchestra arsenal. So amazingly beautiful
it's beautiful...I have chills all over my body!
Thank you!
You are an absolutely amazing player, Miss Hongmei!
Well done on an amazing performance!
Yu Hongmei girl you slay
Erhu is incredible. Thank you.
The Erhu can sound melancholic and joyfull
I didnt intend to listen to this whole video but Im so captivated that I cant help it. Amazing performance. Stunning.
OMG, I'm in love with it! Can't stop hearing!
Please please please don't ever take this video down. I love it.
=)
Damn it
These people make everything beautiful
I love them
WOW, gorgeous and so amazingly talented. Thank You for all the love through Your' music.
Support my hometown girl!
There is something so comforting and healing about this instrument... It really soothes the mind of all frustrations and worries, and melts everything away like ice in the spring breeze.
why am i suddenly crying
Sometimes the erhu sounds like human crying itself.
Same!!!! Whyyy?????
I love how much peace is in her eyes while she plays !
This is a terribly epic piece of music. I am also practicing this song, but I bet I'll never play as beautiful as her :)
It's been six years, how is your progress now my friend?
Respect from random Russian!
random russian FTW
Rodion Telyatnik random russian is the best kind of russian
love u from China
Привет от случайного американца.
Thanks for sharing this performance. It’s rare an artist brings me to tears, but this did.
we are all culturally richer thanks to world peace and trade and the Internet.
Just got back from Foshan and finally was able to buy my first Erhu, which has been a dream of mine since I was around 10yo. I'm still unable to play it correctly yet its sound is almost healing to me, no matter how little I can play.
I can't wait to be able to perform simple pieces.
那个二胡是真的好听啊! 我热爱听到中国传统的音乐!
Very beautiful music. I want to research the story of Henan province now to understand how this song is a reflection of its history.
a beautiful piece played to its highest standards. I heard this master piece was only played by man during the 70s, but she has certainly done and better.. I salute and bow..
My favorite Music ! God bless you!
Stunningly beautiful
So beautiful
***** gtfo memestar
sup naruto fan! pleased to me you,im naruto fan #2
No I like bleach better
Bleach works too i guess
+Cryosardonic what's wrong with liking anime? It's distinct, beautiful art
chinese traditional music awsome~~
UA-cam brought me here unexpectedly and I'm absolutely and utterly grateful.
She knows how to rock that erhu like a fiddle, yet makes it weep so gracefully. Great job!
*Breath of the Wild* will be such an amazing experience with this instrument! x3
I really didn't think they would harmonize this well but it's beautiful.
This piece has me in tears. So wistfully beautiful and touching. Thanks for posting, much appreciated
Beautiful music that can be left for interpretation of one's mind in early morning ; or I suppose at any time....
i really love the sound of Erhu, makes me feel like I'm in the fields or the mountains of China.
The Legend of Korra soundrack sent me here.
a person i knew i heard this sound somewhere before ^^
SAME OMG
a person The song from the beginning of toad story in Rayman legends sent me here
Saiunkoku for me.
+AquiStorm Indeed- Saiunkoku Monogatari introduced me too to erhu.
Yu Hongmei is a woman with grace, beauty, and skill. She owns that Erhu because it is part of her core being. She plays it with precision while retaining the perfect gentle touch.
Bless Miss Yu Hongmei. She has opened me up to the world of erhu music and the greatness of Chinese Classical music.
Just love this music, so pure.
I think this instrument is beautiful, such a beautiful sound..
Makes me think about all kinds of music I've been listening so far. This is magical.
I fell in love with the sound of the erhu since i heard it in the Cirque Du Soleil show 'O'
Thank you for putting so much information about her in the description!! Excellent musician, excellent talent, well educated and high achiever!!
Most beautiful instrument without a doubt love it
She's soooo pretty and has such skillllllll and I really want to know how to play this instrument and play it well
謝謝你讓我可以聽到如此美妙的音樂！
It's like a violin and flute had a baby and gave us this beautiful sounding instrument.
Not gonna lie...I cried
Me too, man.
Joshua Sands Yup.
Matt Dorst it’s meant to be a happy song mate
This Instrument is beautiful
Erhu (Chinese two-stringed fiddle ) 二胡, yes it's very beautiful :)
this came up in my feed in 2021!! such a great performance!!
The sounds these artists get out of this instrument is amazing. The crying of Time, and of ancient birds and lost winds...I wish I had this talent.
Wow! Absolutely brilliant! Moving, energetic! Amazing!
This is so soulful... Thank you for the upload...
There's something about the erhu's low tones that sounds like some melancholy soul holding back the tears while singing.
I can't breath while watching them playing the instruments. They're breathtaking.
Para mí, el Erhu es el instrumento más bello.
¡Bellísima melodía!
于红梅，女，山东济南人，中央音乐学院硕士研究生，中央音乐学院民乐系主任、教授，中央民族乐团客席独奏演员。
It's been more than 6 years but i still listen to this beautiful song 😊😍😍
喜歡這個風格，感謝您分享！