Tsar Teh-Yun
Tsar Teh-Yun | |
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Born | Shanghai, China | 26 November 1905
Died | 10 June 2007 Hong Kong | (aged 101)
Occupation | Guqin player |
Tsar Teh-Yun (Chinese: 蔡德允; pinyin: Cai Deyun; 26 November 1905 – 10 June 2007) was a Chinese musician and poet who was among the leading guqin players of her time.
Life and career
[edit]Tsar Teh-Yun was born on 26 November 1905 in Shanghai, China. She later moved to Hong Kong with her husband and son. She became a well regarded guqin player, having been taught by Shen Caonong. Among her favorite repertoire to perform was pieces by Guo Chuwang. She was also a noted guqin teacher, and published a book on the instrument, Yinyinshi Qinpu. Tsar died on 10 June 2007 at the age of 101.[1][2]
References
[edit]- ^ Yung 1998, p. 4.
- ^ "Guqin Master Tsar Teh-Yun Dies at 102". World Music Central. 15 June 2007. Retrieved 3 September 2022.
Sources
[edit]- Yung, Bell (1998). The Last of China's Literati: The Music, Poetry and Life of Tsar Teh-yun. Hong Kong: Hong Kong University Press. ISBN 978-962-209-916-6.