Ge Yong, a professor at the China Conservatory of Music, led the Pipa Pi Ensemble in presenting Ambush from All Sides.

Both Ge and Zhang emphasize the importance of exploring new methods and expanding the global presence of traditional Chinese instruments to impress international audiences.

As part of the festival, Ge and her students presented Pipa Unbound: Tradition and Beyond, Professor Yong Ge and Students Recital in Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall on Sunday.

Featuring collaborations with the Celadon Stars Orchestra and Malhaar Ensemble, the recital aims to showcase the pipa's global reach by blending tradition with diverse world music styles to promote peace and unity through music, says Ge.