A Free Traditional Chinese Music Performance
Drop in anytime 13:30–14:30
About the Performance
Come and enjoy a live performance of traditional Chinese music in the warm, relaxed setting of the Wellbeing Hub Lounge. You'll hear beautiful sounds from the guzheng, erhu, pipa, and zhongruan, and learn a little about the music and culture behind them. A Chinese classical dancer will also perform, adding graceful movement to the music.
This is a lunchtime event designed around rest and connection – a moment to step away from your desk, listen to something beautiful, and share a quiet hour with people from across the university.
Everyone is welcome. No background in music, no prior knowledge needed, just an open ear and an hour to spare.
Supported by the Healthy Buildings Network, University of Leeds
Traditional Chinese Music Performance · University of Leeds
The Instruments
Guzheng 古筝
A plucked zither with 21 strings — one of China's most recognisable voices, flowing and resonant.
Erhu 二胡
A two-stringed fiddle with a voice so human it can carry both laughter and grief in a single note.
Pipa 琵琶
A pear-shaped lute, arriving along the Silk Road capable of storms and stillness in equal measure.
Dizi 笛子
A transverse bamboo flute — bright, clear, and ancient. The sound most associated with open skies and rivers.
Zhongruan 中阮
A moon‑shaped plucked lute with a mellow, rounded tone — often called the "Chinese guitar" and beloved for its warm, intimate voice.
Practical Details
Wellbeing Hub Lounge
43 University Road, Leeds, LS2 9JZ
Open weekdays 10:00 – 15:00
Good to know
Thursday 4 June · 1:30 pm
Wellbeing Hub Lounge · 43 University Road · University of Leeds
No Need to Register — it's freeSupported by the Healthy Buildings Network, University of Leeds
Questions? healthy_buildings_network@leeds.ac.uk