任静 (Ren Jing) is a classical Chinese musician celebrated for her mastery of the guqin, a traditional Chinese seven-stringed zither with a history spanning over 3,000 years. Ren Jing has dedicated her career to both the performance and preservation of guqin music, which is recognized as an integral component of Chinese culture and has even been declared an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO. Her repertoire pays homage to the ancient origins of the instrument while also looking to keep the traditions alive in a modern context.

Ren Jing's discography reflects a deep reverence for the history and complexities of guqin music. With her series of solo guqin albums, including "任静古琴独奏曲集(壹)" and continuing through to "任静古琴独奏曲集(肆)-胡笳十八拍," she showcases the versatility and emotional depth of the instrument. She has also been involved with projects that bring the guqin to wider audiences, such as the soundtrack for the television music film "中央电视台电视音乐片《大地情语》", demonstrating the instrument’s enduring resonance in contemporary Chinese culture. Her contribution to Chinese music has been not only in performing but also in educating, often speaking about the significance of the guqin and offering insights into its time-honoured techniques and melodies.