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Yang Jing is a renowned Chinese musician who has made significant contributions to the world of classical music. Born in Shanghai in 1976, Yang Jing began her musical journey at a young age. Her parents were both musicians, and they encouraged her to pursue music as a career. Yang Jing started playing the pipa, a traditional Chinese stringed instrument, when she was just six years old. Yang Jing's talent for music was evident from an early age. She quickly became proficient in playing the pipa and started performing in public when she was just eight years old. Her performances were well-received, and she soon gained a reputation as a talented young musician. In 1994, Yang Jing enrolled at the Shanghai Conservatory of Music, where she studied under the renowned pipa player Lin Shicheng. During her time at the conservatory, Yang Jing honed her skills and developed her own unique style of playing the pipa. She also learned to play other traditional Chinese instruments, such as the guzheng and the erhu. After graduating from the conservatory in 1998, Yang Jing began her professional career as a musician. She joined the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and performed with them for several years. During this time, she also started collaborating with other musicians and exploring different genres of music. In 2002, Yang Jing moved to the United States to pursue further studies in music. She enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where she earned a master's degree in music. While studying in the US, Yang Jing continued to perform and collaborate with other musicians. She also started to gain recognition for her unique style of playing the pipa, which blended traditional Chinese music with contemporary Western influences. Yang Jing's career continued to flourish after she returned to China in 2005. She became a soloist with the Shanghai Chinese Orchestra and performed with them at major venues around the world. She also started collaborating with musicians from other countries, such as the American jazz pianist Randy Weston and the French composer Jean-Michel Jarre. One of the highlights of Yang Jing's career came in 2008, when she performed at the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics. She played a solo piece on the pipa, which was broadcast to millions of viewers around the world. The performance was widely praised for its beauty and elegance, and it helped to raise the profile of traditional Chinese music on the global stage. Over the years, Yang Jing has received numerous awards and accolades for her contributions to music. In 2006, she was awarded the Best Performance Award at the Shanghai Spring International Music Festival. She has also been recognized by the Chinese government for her cultural contributions, receiving the title of "National First-Class Performer" in 2010. Today, Yang Jing continues to perform and collaborate with musicians from around the world. She is widely regarded as one of the most talented and innovative pipa players of her generation, and her music has helped to bridge the gap between traditional Chinese music and contemporary Western styles. Her contributions to the world of classical music have been significant, and she is sure to continue to inspire and delight audiences for many years to come.

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