Contemporary guqin players

Updated on Dec 10, 2024

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This is a list of contemporary players of the guqin of the 20th and 21st centuries. It attempts to list most notable players (i.e. if they are publicly known and/or have made a significant contribution to qin music).

Table guide

Personal Names (English): Gives name(s) of person in English. If that person was born with a Chinese name, it is listed in Mandarin pinyin. If one has a Cantonese or other Chinese dialect name, the Mandarin pinyin takes priority over it in order listing. The names will be listed in alphabetical order. For the sake of tidiness, the Family name will go first.

Personal Names (Chinese): Given name(s) of the person in traditional full Chinese characters. If that person does not have a Chinese name, it would be marked 'None'.

Other Names, Titles and Styles: Any other names or handles the person has used, such as pen names, painting names, styles, etc. This includes any titles, chivalric orders or degree ranks decreed upon the person, such as Professor, PhD, MBE, etc.

Dates: Gives the year of birth and death of said person. If not known, then deceased (dec.) or active (act.) will be used instead.

School or Base: The person's school or where they are currently active if known.

Remarks: Any important information about this person, e, g. their occupation, experience, etc.

References

Contemporary guqin players Wikipedia

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