Bian Liunian

Bian Liunian (Chinese: 卞留念; pinyin: Biàn Liúniàn) is a Chinese musician, composer and musical director. He is responsible for the musical production of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Closing Ceremony.

Liunian has specialized in playing the two-string fiddle erhu, a Chinese traditional folk instrument. In addition to the erhu he plays over 200 musical instruments. As a composer he creates more than 200 musical works every year.

He has been the Musical Director for over 14 years for the CCTV New Year's Gala, one of the most watched television programs in the world.