Erhu in the UK

[bowlong]

Hi, I'm new to this forum. As of now, I don't play the erhu, but I do play the violin - a bit! Does anyone out there know of a erhu teacher in the Manchester/Liverpool areas of England?

[Charlie Huang]

AFAIK, most the erhu players are in London. Contact Cheng Yu for advice:

www.ukchinesemusic.com/Contact.htm

[davidbadagnani]

The very fine guzheng player Zi Lan Liao lives in Liverpool. Here's her school/orchestra:

www.pagodaculturalclub.org.uk/

Here's what the website says about the group. It looks like you happen to live in the city in Europe with the first and largest Chinese youth orchestra.

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We are trying to spread the wonderful knowledge of the Chinese Culture through the Liverpool European Capital of Cultures 2008
by E. Ha

The first and largest Chinese youth orchestra in Europe, the Pagoda Chinese Youth Orchestra was established in 1984 under its musical director Mr. K.H.Li. It is based at the Pagoda Chinese Centre, Henry Street, Liverpool, L1.

Over its 20-year history, over 200 young people between the ages of 4 and 18 have learned to play Chinese musical instruments. Orchestra members included 'BBC', (British born Chinese), English, Caribbean, children recently arrived from China, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia.

The Youth Orchestra was invited to the Schools Proms after winning an 'outstanding performance' award at the national youth festival in 1988. They had performed in various venues including both the Albert Hall and the Royal Festival Hall in London, and has made numerous appearances on TV, including 'Blue Peter', the Queen's Jubilee Celebration as well as BBC TV's coverage of the new millennium,.

We strongly belief that during their stay with the orchestra, members do not only learn about music, but are also able to gain great benefits in regard to: developing self confidence, the team work ethic, leadership skills, positive self-identity, as well as developing personal social skills. By training every weekend, they develop a sense of commitment, and hopefully learn the importance of self discipline. Last, but by no means least, they can become more aware of their rich cultural heritage,