Composer Zhang Qu: Music, dance supplement each other

Only by understanding a character's experiences can you create suitable theme music for a stage production. This is especially true for the melodious soundtrack of the dance drama Li Bai, composed as a metaphor for Li Bai's dynamic path through life.

What Chinese instruments are used in Li Bai? What are the main characteristics of these instruments? Composer Zhang Qu is here to share his views on the role of music in the dance drama and explains his selection of instruments and arrangements.

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