Guqin Listening

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)

A talk and performance featuring the guqin, a Chinese stringed instrument, was led by Dai Xiaolian, professor of Chinese music at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music on the evening of February 3. (Photos by: Ewa Oberska)