Violins are mainly used to play western classical music. But have you ever heard a violinist play traditional Chinese songs?
Li Yingheng, a 13-year-old Chinese-Australian boy, has attracted many fansplaying traditional Chinese songs. Li was born and grew up in Australia but his parents are both. He has learnt to play the violinhe was 5 years old. He is very interested in traditional Chinese music. During the Chinese Lunar New Year, hehis performance of Chinese Drum online. The musicwritten by an Austrian violinist who was moved by a traditional Chinese song. Li's video has got over 28, 000 views on YouTube.
" The music is fun and joyful, "Li said. "Many of my Chinese fans sayare so happy to hear it during the Chinese New Year. "
Last year, Li also performed a traditional Chinese songFisherman's Harvest Song《丰收渔歌》. It's about the fishermen of South China. Some people said while they were listening to that piece of music, they felt that they could seebeautiful picture of South China in front of their eyes.
"I choose this pieceit connects me to my Chinese heritage（传承） through music, "Li said. "By learning this piece, I have ato learn some eastern emotional expressions. Li also hoped that he would have a chance to visit China with his parents one day.
