Teenage erhu player Benjamin Lee never ceases to amaze us with his extraordinary playing.
For today’s Daily Joy, prepare to be blown away as Benjamin takes Czárdás, a piece often performed by violinists, and gives it a whole new life on the erhu.
Byron, Minnesota Benjamin appeared on Show 364 on January 16, 2019 at 7:00 PM in Beaver Creek, Colorado.
Benjamin Lee (erhu), 16, hails from Byron, Minnesota where he is a senior at Byron High School. He studies erhu with Yunhe Liang and Gao Hong and participates in the Carleton College Global Music Ensemble and Chinese Music Ensemble. Benjamin is the only high-school student to earn a scholarship to participate in a college summer program given by the Beijing Central Conservatory of Music. He is interested in ancient mythology, writing/illustrating and publishing, playing piano, programming, and loves his grandmother’s cooking.
Music has the unique ability to bring joy to our lives – especially in the hands of young people. Daily Joy is a reminder of music’s power to uplift, inspire, and unite.
Daily Joy is a project of From the Top. It began in the very early days of the Covid-19 pandemic and continues today to offer a much-needed respite from the anxiety and worry that we encounter in the world.
From the Top is a non-profit organization dedicated to celebrating the stories and artistry of young musicians through media and leadership programs. Learn more.
From the Top is grateful to the Richard K. Lubin Family Foundation for their generous support of Daily Joy.
Have questions? Email us at info@fromthetop.org.
HELP US SPREAD JOY!
We started Daily Joy as a reminder that music has the power to lift our spirits and make us smile.
We need your help to keep the joy coming! Make a tax-deductible donation today to support our work and help us spread joy!
Daily Joy is a program of From the Top, an independent non-profit organization that relies on support from individuals. Your support will help ensure From the Top's work of celebrating the joy, talents, and stories of extraordinary young musicians.