The Butterfly Ensemble is a group of excellent young performers selected from the China Traditional Orchestra Zhejiang and features local string and woodwind music from Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) and Zhejiang province.

The Butterfly Ensemble is a group of excellent young performers selected from the China Traditional Orchestra Zhejiang and features local string and woodwind music from Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) and Zhejiang province.

Photo Caption: In 2006, Wu Promotion tours Butterfly Ensemble in Moscow


Photo Caption: In 2007, Wu Promotion tours Butterfly Ensemble in Mexico

Depending on the program, the ensemble consists of seven to thirteen players. Their performances sometimes also involve singing, dancing and folk customs. 

Since its founding in 2004, the Butterfly Ensemble has performed in many regions and countries such as Macao, Finland, Estonia, Sweden, Germany, Netherlands, Austria, Egypt, Mexico and Australia. Their powerful stage presence and the vivacious musical style have won the Butterfly Ensemble rave reviews from audiences all over the world.

Established in 1957, the China Traditional Orchestra Zhejiang, from which the Butterfly Ensemble originates, enjoys a great reputation at home and abroad. The orchestra is known for making use of Zhejiang characteristics in its performances, a feature that can be found in the music of the Butterfly Ensemble as well.

In its first 40 years, the China Traditional Orchestra Zhejiang counted among its members many famous artists, such as Zhao Songting (dizi/bamboo flute), Song Jingting (xiao), Qian Xiaomao (percussion), Huang Huinan (percussion), and Shen Fengquan (erhu). Since the late 1980’s, it has been a magnet for graduates of Chinese musical academies. The orchestra has dedicated itself to researching and developing traditional Chinese music.

The Butterfly Ensemble concentrates on Jiangnan string and woodwind music that is popular in Zhejiang province. It is performed with Chinese bamboo instruments with vivacious, elegant and graceful style. Jiangnan music has a long history, stretching back 1,000 years to the Tang Dynasty when it was popular in Hangzhou (capital of Zhejiang province). Jiangnan music is listed in the Directory of Intangible Cultural Heritage Protection by the Chinese government.

For booking inquiry please contact:

Ms. Sherry Zhang
Assistant to Chinese Artists Manager
Tel.: +86 10 5165 0798 ext. 28

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