Ming Ke, a virtuoso of the Pipa, has garnered critical acclaim as a soloist with leading orchestras in China, Japan, Spain, and the United States since her formal debut in 1985. Praised by the Cincinnati Enquirer for performances that "sparkle with grace and expression," Ms. Ke is a masterful interpreter of both traditional and contemporary Pipa music—a four-stringed Chinese chordophone with a history dating back to around 200 B.C.
Originally from Nanjing, China, Ms. Ke pursued her studies at the Fine Arts College in Nanjing, earning a bachelor's degree in Pipa Performance in 1982. Following graduation, she dedicated a decade to teaching aspiring Pipa students at her alma mater while simultaneously captivating audiences with solo concerts and orchestral performances in Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Hubei, China, as well as Nagoya, Japan, under the batons of Cao Peng, Shi Zhongguang, and Jindong Cai. Her exceptional talents were acknowledged with awards at various Chinese music festivals and competitions. In 1986, she made history as the inaugural PiPa player to perform Yang Liqing's symphonic ballad, "Suicide at Wu Jiang."
After a brief stint in Barcelona and Madrid, Spain, Ms. Ke and her family settled in the United States in 1993. Subsequently, she graced stages across the country, from Arizona to New York, participating in festivals, universities, performing arts centers, and Chinese cultural events. Her performances in Cincinnati, OH, her adopted city, included numerous solo concerts and collaborations with the Cincinnati Symphony, Pops, and Chamber Orchestras, conducted by Erich Kunzel and John Morris Russell, achieving resounding success. She showcased her versatility by performing solo and concerto compositions ranging from traditional Chinese to contemporary concertos.
In recent years, Ms. Ke has delved into digital music collaboration with the master composer Yi Qun. Through the innovative "Human-Machine Integration" method, which combines Pipa solos with cutting-edge music technology, she breathes new life into traditional Pipa compositions while preserving their original essence. This approach represents a groundbreaking advancement in digital music production, expanding the horizons for the future of digital music. Ms. Ke has shared her creations through several music videos available online and on her website, at Ming Ke Pipa World.
琵琶演奏家明柯明自 1985 年正式首次亮相以来,曾作为独奏家与中国、日本、西班牙和美国的主要乐团合作演出,并获得了一致好评。《辛辛那提问询报》将其描述为“表演中闪烁着优雅的光芒”柯女士是琵琶传统和现代音乐的大师级诠释者,琵琶是一种四弦中国和弦乐器,其历史可以追溯到大约公元前200年
柯明出生于中国南京,就读于南京艺术学院,于1982年获得琵琶演奏学士学位。从南京艺术学院毕业后,她在母校教授了有抱负的琵琶学生十年。并与主要乐团在中国上海、江苏、湖北和日本名古屋举办独奏音乐会和管弦乐演出。她的成就进一步得到认可,并在多个中国音乐节和比赛中获奖。
在西班牙巴塞罗那短暂停留后,柯女士于 1993 年与家人定居美国。随后,她开始了独奏和管弦乐演出,从亚利桑那州到纽约,在节日、大学、表演艺术中心和中国聚会中进行演出。她在她的移居城市俄亥俄州辛辛那提举办了多场独奏音乐会,并在埃里希·昆泽尔 (Erich Kunzel)、约翰·莫里斯·拉塞尔 (John Morris Russell) 和蔡京东 (Jingdong Cai) 的指挥下与辛辛那提交响乐团、流行乐团和室内乐团合作演出,每次都取得了巨大的成功。演奏从中国传统音乐到当代协奏曲的独奏和协奏曲文学作品。
近年来,柯女士一直在探索与数字音乐大师一群的数字音乐合作。柯女士以“人机融合”的方式将琵琶独奏与尖端音乐技术相结合,在保留原有音乐韵味的同时,赋予了传统琵琶独奏新的生命。”人机融合”是数字音乐的突破为数字音乐未来的发展开拓了广阔的空间,并在网上和柯明琵琶世界的网站上发布了多部音乐视频。
柯明,琵琶演奏家,自1985年正式亮相以来,以独奏家的身份在中国、日本、西班牙和美国的主要管弦乐团中赢得了赞誉。《辛辛那提调查报》对她的演出赞誉有加,称其表演“充满了优雅和表现力”,柯明是传统和现代琵琶音乐的娴熟诠释者——一种历史可追溯到公元前200年左右的中国弹拨乐器。
柯明原籍中国南京,她在南京艺术学院学习,于1982年获得琵琶演奏学士学位。毕业后,她在母校担任琵琶教师长达十年之久,同时在中国的上海、江苏、湖北和日本名古屋等地的管弦乐团中与曹鹏、石中光和蔡京东等指挥家合作,进行独奏音乐会和交响音乐会。她在多个中国音乐节和比赛中获奖。1986年,她成为首位演奏杨立青的交响叙事曲《乌江自刎》的琵琶演奏家,创造了历史。
在西班牙的巴塞罗那和马德里短暂停留后,柯明于1993年与家人定居在美国。随后,她游历全美各地,从亚利桑那到纽约,在各类节日、大学、表演艺术中心和中国文化活动中演出。她在她所在的城市辛辛那提的演出包括众多独奏音乐会,以及与Erich Kunzel和John Morris Russell指挥的辛辛那提交响乐团、流行交响乐团和室内乐团的合作,取得了骄人的成功。她展现了自己的多才多艺,演奏从传统的中国音乐到现代协奏曲的独奏和协奏作品。
近年来,柯明与作曲家一群进行了数字音乐合作。通过创新的“人机一体化”方法,将琵琶独奏与尖端音乐技术相结合,为传统琵琶作品注入新的生命,同时保留了其原有的特色。这种方法代表了数字音乐制作的重大进步,拓展了数字音乐未来的发展空间。柯明通过多个在线音乐视频和她的网站Ming Ke Pipa World分享了她的创作。