Video: A player of many ages

Former child prodigy turned pipa ambassador set to tour China with Central Asian troupe later this year, Chen Nan reports.

In a whirlwind of excitement and youthful exuberance, pipa (a four-stringed Chinese lute) maestro Wu Man took center stage with the dynamic Beijing Youth Symphony Orchestra for two concerts in the capital last Friday and Saturday.

With her signature grace and passion, Wu led the orchestra through a vibrant exploration of traditional Chinese music with Zhao Jiping's Pipa Concerto No 2.

As the air filled with the instrument's delicate plucking and shimmering tones, which wove seamlessly with the orchestral tapestry, the young musicians, brimming with enthusiasm, responded with palpable eagerness, their instruments resonating with vigor alongside Wu's evocative playing.

Each moment was a celebration of creativity and collaboration. The concerts offered a preview of the orchestra's upcoming concert under conductor Lyu Jia at New York's Carnegie Hall on Sunday.