Wu Man

On this weeks show Trevor features an eclectic collection of trans-global sounds that have resonated on the Worlds of Music program over the last twelve months. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Music from the world, for the world, hosted by Trevor Reekie. Audio

Performed as an encore by Wu Man at an Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra Premier Series concert, Auckland Town Hall, 8 August 2019. Audio

Performed by Wu Man the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Tung-Chieh Chuang, Auckland Town Hall, 8 August 2019. Audio

APO soloist and Pip virtuoso Wu Man talks about and plays her instrument which dates back more than 2,000 years. She's been its biggest advocate for several decades, helping the pipa find a place in… Audio

Trevor Reekie shares music from Indian slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya, Italian violinist Luca Ciarla (ahead of a tour here this month), and Chinese musician Wu Man, a virtuoso of the Pipa. Audio

On Worlds of Music this week Trevor Reekie showcases music from 3 artists playing at WOMAD Taranaki March 16 - 18 in New Plymouth (next week). He also features a brief live interlude with Chinese… Audio

TRAD Chinese: Xi Yang Xiao Gu (Flute and Drum music at Sunset). TRAD Chinese: White Snow in Spring. Wu Man (pipa solo). Video, Audio

He Zhanghao & Chen Gang arr Yi-Wen Jiang: Butterfly Love. Introduced by Wu Man. Wu Man (pipa), NZ String Quartet. Video, Audio

Tabea SQUIRE: Chimaera IV. Introduced by Monique Lapins. Wu Man (pipa), Monique Lapins (violin). Video, Audio

Zhao Jiping & Zhao Lin: Red Lantern. Introduced by Wu Man. Wu Man (pipa), NZ String Quartet. Video, Audio

Tan DUN: Concerto for String Quartet and Pipa. Introduced by Wu Man. Video, Audio

Wu Man is here to perform with the New Zealand String Quartet. The founding member of Yo-yo Ma’s Silkroad Ensemble plays her pipa live in the studio and discusses the fascinating evolution of her solo… Audio

Wu Man is a founding member of Yo-Yo Ma's Silkroad Ensemble, which aims to bring cultures together through music. She is a virtuoso in the pipa - also called the Chinese lute - which has been played… Audio