Zhang
Xiaofeng

Erhu Master
Jumping Buddha
Performance Artist

Reimagining the erhu through movement, rhythm, and performance art.

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Zhang Xiaofeng – Erhu Performance

Highlights

  • Former member, National Traditional Orchestra of China
  • Performer, San Francisco Symphony AIM Program (2022)
  • Featured artist, San Francisco World Music Festival
  • Collaborations with Kronos Quartet
  • International performances across Asia, Europe, and the United States

Biography

Zhang Xiaofeng is an internationally acclaimed erhu soloist known for her innovative “Jumping Buddha” performance style, blending traditional Chinese music with movement and theatrical expression.

A graduate of the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing, she was a longtime member of the National Traditional Orchestra of China before moving to the United States.

About Jumping Buddha

“Jumping Buddha” transforms the erhu into a dynamic visual and musical experience.

Programs

  • Solo Erhu Performance
  • Jumping Buddha Performance Art
  • Cross-Cultural Collaborations
  • Workshops & Education

Education

  • Instructor, Laney College
  • Instructor, UC Berkeley
  • Founder, Jumping Buddha Youth Ensemble

Contact

Email: xfzhus@gmail.com
Phone: 707-480-8835
San Francisco Bay Area