Qi Shen

A lifetime of sharing the Erhu with the world
For more than three decades, Qi Shen has carried the sound of the Erhu from Montreal to the world stage. Through her performances, recordings, and teaching, she continues to reveal the expressive power of this iconic Chinese instrument.

三十多年来,沈奇将二胡的声音从蒙特利尔带向世界舞台。通过演出、录音与教学,她不断展现这件中国传统乐器的独特表现力与艺术魅力。

Early Years (早年经历)

Qi Shen began studying the Erhu at the age of six. By 17, she entered a music conservatory and completed her Bachelor of Music degree at 21, building the foundation for a lifelong career in performance and teaching.

沈奇六岁开始学习二胡。17岁时考入音乐学院,并在21岁获得音乐学士学位,为其毕生的演奏与教学事业奠定了坚实的基础。

Montreal Career (蒙特利尔生涯)

After moving to Montreal, Qi became a familiar name in the city’s music scene. She performed at major events such as the Montreal International Jazz Festival, and for over a decade was a featured artist at the Chinese Garden of the Montreal Botanical Garden, delighting audiences from 1998 to 2010.

移居蒙特利尔后,沈奇积极活跃于当地音乐界。她曾参与包括蒙特利尔国际爵士音乐节在内的重要活动,并在蒙特利尔植物园中国园长期担任特邀演出艺术家,从1998年至2010年为观众带来难忘的音乐体验。

International Stage (国际舞台)

From 2010 to 2022, Qi was the Erhu soloist in The House of Dancing Water, the acclaimed aquatic show by Franco Dragone in Macau. Her haunting overtures became one of the production’s signature elements, introducing thousands of international visitors to the Erhu’s expressive sound.

2010年至2022年间,沈奇在澳门出演由弗朗哥·德拉戈内执导的世界级水上秀**《水舞间》**,担任二胡独奏。她悠远动人的旋律成为该剧的标志性元素之一,让成千上万的国际观众领略到二胡的独特魅力。

Today (当下)

Since returning to Montreal in 2022, Qi continues to perform, teach, and record. Her work reflects the vitality of traditional instruments in a multicultural world, and her artistry brings the Erhu to new generations of students and audiences alike.

自2022年回到蒙特利尔以来,沈奇继续活跃于演出、教学与录音工作。她的艺术创作为传统乐器在多元文化环境中的生命力作出了生动诠释,并将二胡的魅力带给新一代的学生与观众。

Selected Credits

Movies & Documentaries

  • 2009La maison de mes ancêtres — Mozus Productions
  • 2008Wushu Warriors — FM Le Sieur
  • 2007Dinosaurs Alive — Michel Cusson
  • 2007The Race to Mars — Michel Cusson
  • 2006La Coupure — Jean Chateauvert
  • 2005–2010Peu Importe l’Âge — CBC
  • 2003La Face Cachée de la Lune — Robert Lepage

Recordings

  • 2025The House of Dancing Water (show, new edition) — Evan Jolly
  • 2025Musicae (album) — Bernard Rich
  • 2025SHANGHAI: Paris of the East (musical) — Guy Trépanier
  • 2022Ma Bohème (Daniel Lavoie chante Rimbaud) — Laurent Guardo
  • 2020Les nouveaux dinosaures — Jocelyn Ménard
  • 2010The House of Dancing Water (show) — Benoit Jutras
  • 2010The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army Exhibition (commercial) — Montreal Museum of Fine Arts
  • 2009Kaleido Shanghai Production — Michel Cusson
  • 2008Story of a City — Dave Liang
  • 2008Kooza — Cirque du Soleil
  • 2007Du septième ciel (album) — Judi Richards
  • 2007Mercandede:800 — Mercan Dede

Experience the Artistry of Qi Shen

A lifetime devoted to the Erhu. Connect with Qi Shen today and experience her artistry through lessons, performances, or recordings.

一生倾注于二胡。立即联系沈奇,通过课程、演出或录音,领略她独特的艺术风采。