Guzheng and sheng | Linglong | Hidden Guzheng Echoes Ep.2

This episode features traditional Chinese guzheng music, performed and interpreted by the host.

In this episode of Hidden Guzheng Echoes, I introduce the chamber piece “Linglong”, composed by the German composer Lao Luo for steel-string guzheng and sheng.

The piece explores the delicate dialogue between these two traditional Chinese instruments. The bright and flexible sound of the guzheng contrasts with the sustained, flowing harmony of the sheng, creating a sound world that feels transparent, poetic, and spacious.

In this episode, I briefly talk about the background and structure of the piece and share several musical excerpts.

“残月华晻暧，远水响玲珑。
一声声是梦，一声声是空。”

These words beautifully capture the spirit of the music—distant, delicate, and dreamlike.

Keywords: world music podcast, Chinese guzheng, traditional instruments, instrumental storytelling, global music culture