Min Huifen was one of the most distinguished and influential Chinese erhu players of the 20th century, renowned for her exceptional talent and emotive playing style. Born in Shanghai, China, she started learning the erhu, a two-stringed bowed instrument central to Chinese music, from a young age, quickly establishing herself as a prodigious talent. Throughout her illustrious career, Min Huifen honed her craft under the tutelage of revered masters such as Wang Beihua and Yu Qiwei, which allowed her to blend traditional techniques with her own innovative approaches to the instrument.

Her discography, including "Phoenix Aria," "Erhu-Immortal Chinese Instrumentals," and "Erhu Solos By Min Huifen," among others, showcases her skill in portraying a wide emotional range through the erhu's soul-stirring sounds. Her performances were characteristically rich and expressive, often infusing new life into classic pieces and repertoires. Min Huifen gained acclaim not only for her solo work but also for her contributions to ensemble pieces and ballet scores like "Ballet Music From The Red Women Army." Her legacy lives on, both through the recordings that captivate audiences globally and through her influence on contemporary erhu artists, perpetuating the traditions and innovations of one of China’s most treasured musical art forms.

Genres

Chinese Traditional

Erhu

Huqin

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Latest Release

Phoenix Aria

Min Huifen

Ep - 6 Tracks - Released May 1, 2009