Live interview with the Guzheng (Chinese Harp) team, which includes students from Indonesia and Singapore, and also the expert Chinese harp player and artist from Singapore and Vietnam.

The Group in concert consists of:
- 1 Chinese harp player from Singapore, Mr. Thum Soon Boon   (sbthum@yahoo.com.sg)
- 1 Vietnamese harp artist from Vietnam, Ms. Nguyen Thanh
  Thuy (ngthuy164@hn.vnn.vn)
- 1 Western harp artist from Indonesia, Ms. Maya Hasan
- 1 Chinese harp artist from Indonesia, Ms. Eni Agustien
  (eniagustien@hotmail.com)
- 10 Chinese harp students from Singapore (Blue Oceanic
   Guzheng)
- 1 Keyboard player, Mr. Doyo
- 30 Chinese harp players from Indonesia, ranging from 7-
  year-old girl to 60-year-old lady
- 1 traditional Chinese bamboo flautist
- 1 traditional Chinese Er Hu (Chinese violin)
- 1 traditional Chinese Pi Pa (Chinese guitar)
- 1 traditional Chinese Yang Qin (Chinese instrument similar
   to Indonesian bamboo Kolintang)
- 1 Drummer with Singaporean students playing percussions

The Chinese Harp players from Indonesia
when they were practising for their concert.

With the Chinese harp player from Indonesia, 7-year-old Flavia, who was helped by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Indra Gunawan (indra.gunawan@multipolar.co.id), during the interview.

Michael Wehandy with Flavia, the 7-year old
Indonesian Chinese Harp player with her parents.

M : Hello, what’s your name..?
A : My name is Flavia

M :Hmm, let’s get into the topic, when did you learn the Chinese harp for the first time?
A :It was about 1 year ago

M :Why could you learn that instrument in that time?
A :Because My mom and dad introduced it to me, they knew it from they friend.

M :Did you enjoy it?
A :Yes, of course! After learning for a few months, I enjoyed it really much and liked to
play the Chinese harp very much…!
M : Is it difficult?
A : Actually, mm, not really, just have to keep practice, and you will be a good Chinese
harp player.

M : Who teaches you?
A : My teacher is Ms. Eni, (Leader and Conductor of Kawai Panda Guzheng Club)
She teaches me with patience, and always gives me motivation to be a good Chinese
Harp player.

M : Is it difficult when you play together with the team?
A : Not really, but I need to see the conductor, so we can make a good sounds when I
play with about 30 other persons in group.

M : Ok Flavia, thank you for your time, Hope you can do your best for
the concert tomorrow..
A : You’re welcome…!

For specific info about Guzheng and pictures of these Chinese and Vietnamese instruments, please open:
http://www.melodyofguzheng.com/
http://www.artstratosphere.com/
http://www.geocities.com/uget1st/oceanic-guzheng.htm *WH

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