Albums that trace Qi Shen’s musical storytelling —
from classical reinterpretations to heartfelt folk traditions.
Soulful Strings is a varied collection that brings together Chinese folk melodies, Western classical works, and well-known popular pieces. Featuring music by Puccini and Dvořák alongside traditional favourites such as Horse Racing, the album highlights Qi Shen’s expressive tone and ability to bridge musical cultures with warmth and clarity.
Track List
Dance of Yao
Tune from Yimeng Mountain
Raining Heart
O Mio Babbino Caro (Puccini)
Horse Racing
Amazing Grace
Alamuhan – A Uighur Folk Song
Parting at Yangguan Pass
Danny Boy
Running Brook
Song to the Moon (Dvořák)
A Joyful Day
This heartfelt album brings together Chinese folk melodies, lyrical instrumental works, and cross-cultural classics such as El Condor Pasa, Scarborough Fair, and Butterfly Lovers. The repertoire expresses themes of longing, tenderness, and reminiscence, performed with a gentle, intimate style that showcases the Erhu’s emotional depth.
Track List
A Lover’s Tears
Slivers of Moon
Spring Wind
Infinite Unspoken Words
Mongolian Lovers
El Condor Pasa
Memories of the Homeland
A Sentimental Past
Folktale Love Song
Night Raindrops
Embroidered Love Vows
Scarborough Fair
Butterfly Lovers
Lover’s Tears (Sung)
A refined collaboration between Erhu and Guzheng.
Performed by Qi Shen on Erhu and Shao Yun on Guzheng, this album presents a selection of well-known traditional Chinese pieces. From lyrical folk songs to lively ensemble works, the Duo brings out the colour and texture of classical Chinese repertoire through sensitive interplay and clear musicianship.
Track List
The Early Spring of Southern Yangtze River
Lullaby
Picking Reed Flower
The Liu-Yang River
Song of Lan-Hua-Hua
Tea Harvest
The Spring River in Moonlight Night
Horse Racing
The Rain in the Heart
Marvellous New Year’s Eve
Jasmine Flower
Fishing Boat in the Twilight
Really Miss You brings together beloved Chinese popular melodies, expressive folk tunes, and gentle Western classical arrangements—including Schubert’s Serenade, Lullaby, and Ave Maria. The album has a warm, sentimental character, reflecting the Erhu’s ability to express longing and tenderness.
Track List
Come to Taipei to See Rain in Winter
Cry for My Husband on the Great Wall
Sweet Smile
Too Much to Say
The River of Cloud
Send My Yearning by the Moon
I Saw the Cook Smoke Again
Cry Over Pottery
Serenade (Schubert)
Lullaby (Schubert)
Ave Maria (Schubert)
Edelweiss
Song of the Prune Flower
Blessing
Really Miss You
A collection of early Erhu works marked by clarity and expressive depth
One of Qi Shen’s earliest recordings, this album features traditional and contemporary Erhu repertoire. From energetic folk tunes to reflective lyrical pieces such as The Moon Shadow in Er Quan, it highlights the instrument’s expressive range and Qi’s emerging artistic voice.
Track List
The Running Water of the River
A Merry Night
Wan Jun
The Stories of the Small City
More Than You Can See
How Much Sorrow Will I Have
The Narrow Road
The Life Is Short
A Narrative Song of the Northern Henan
The Moon Shadow in Er Quan