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While highlighting zhuhu, the lead huqin player of the accompanying ensemble, the repertoire also included renowned Peking opera arias, such as Beating a Drum To Curse Cao.

Xiu Hailin, professor at the Central Conservatory of Music, said that musical accompaniment is a vital part of Chinese opera. “As more instruments are used in the accompaniment and the music pieces get widely spread, the development of opera can also be facilitated.”