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ZHANGHEZhang He - Profile
Erhu Performer / Composer
Contract Artist, International Music Festivals
Artistic Director, Japan Tsurusho Erhu Orchestra
Director, Japan Erhu Promotion Association (NPO)
Judge, International Chinese Instrumental Competition
Board Member, Chinese Musicians Association (Overseas)
Zhang He was born in Beijing to a family of musicians and received advanced musical training from an early age.
He began studying the erhu at the age of six under his father, Zhang Liansheng, the principal erhu soloist of the National Radio Ethnic Orchestra of China.
At the age of ten, he performed at the Forbidden City Concert Hall, one of the most prestigious venues in China.
He moved to Japan in 2003 and has since been active as a performer and educator.
He has released 11 original works, available on Amazon Music and other platforms.
His album reached No. 11 on the iTunes Store Japan "World" category chart, and one of his compositions has gained more than 990,000 views on YouTube.
As the founder and principal instructor of his Erhu Academy, and as the music director of the Japan Tsurusho Erhu Orchestra, he is dedicated to promoting the erhu while actively developing his performance career.
Selected Performances
Aug 2018: Performed with Taoyuan Chinese Orchestra at the Taiwan International Music Festival
Oct 2019: Performed at Palau de la Musica Catalana, Barcelona, Spain
Jan 2023: Performed at Dubai Opera, United Arab Emirates
Oct 2023: 20th Anniversary in Japan Concert at Aubade Hall, Toyama
Jun 2024: Performed at Earls Hall, Royal Academy of Music, London
Aug 2025: Performed with the Mayor of Cambridge at Trinity College, University of Cambridge
Awards
Excellent Instructor Award, Dunhuang Cup All Japan Erhu Competition
Origin: BeijingStart Year: 2012