Description
For over 2,500 years, the guzheng has been a symbol of Chinese cultural tradition and artistry. In Princeton, through the Yang Yi Guzheng Academy and Ensemble, master musician Yang Yi passes on that legacy, teaching students the history, discipline, and evolving possibilities of the 21-stringed instrument while creating space for both traditional and contemporary performance styles. Yang Yi is the recipient of a 2026 New Jersey Heritage Fellowship.
Produced, directed, and edited by Nate Reininga for State of the Arts. Director of Photography, Nate Reininga.
Special thanks to the Andy Chiang, Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company, Jack Li, New Jersey Symphony, and Queens College.
