Zhang Chunhong, Deputy Principal for 26 Years: From the Vienna Golden Hall to the Poly WeDo Studio

Violin Temple · Treasure Hall Zhang Chunhong: From the Vienna Golden Hall to Poly WeDo Practice Room National First-Class Performer, Associate Principal Cellist of China Radio, Film & Symphony Orchestra — Zhang Chunhong has spent 26 years in a symphony orchestra, performing on stages across four continents, sharing the stage with Lorin Maazel and Zubin Mehta, playing with Yanni at the Spring Festival Gala, and then stepping into school practice rooms to sow the seeds of cello for the next generation. Now, she officially joins the Violin Temple · National Treasure String Orchestra. From First Lessons to Associate Principal In 1985, Zhang Chunhong received her first cello lessons from Associate Professor Yu Jianzhong, still a child. Seven years later, she entered Xi’an Conservatory of Music to study under Professor Fan Zhigang, and in 1996, she continued her studies in the Orchestral Instruments Department at the Central Conservatory of Music. In 2000, she joined the China Radio, Film & Symphony Orchestra with high-level professional skills, staying for 26 years, rising from player to Associate Principal of the cello section, never leaving. 1985 · First lessons with Associate Professor Yu Jianzhong 1990 · Xi’an Conservatory of Music 1996 · Central Conservatory of Music 2000 · China Radio, Film & Symphony Orchestra Stages Across Four Continents 2003 · Visited Canada, performed with the Royal Canadian Symphony Orchestra under conductor Tovey at UBC Vancouver and University of Toronto 2004 · Visited Vienna, Austria, performed with the Vienna Symphony Orchestra under Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, and Riccardo Muti 2006 · Friendly visit to New York and Las Vegas, USA 2008 · Performed at the Opening and Closing Ceremonies of the Beijing Olympics 2011 · Visited four Central Asian countries with the SCO: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 2013 · Snake Year Spring Festival Gala, performed "Qin Zheng He Ming" with Yanni 2014 · Exchanged with artists from ASEAN member states, performed at Tsinghua University Concert Hall, highly praised by the Premier and foreign envoys From Vienna to New York, from the Spring Festival Gala stage to the Olympic Opening Ceremony, from Peking Opera masters Yu Kuizhi and Mei Baojiu to the Belarusian Ballet and Japan’s Matsuyama Ballet — Zhang Chunhong’s performance career spans symphony, opera, dance, Peking Opera, and Henan Opera, making her one of the few cellists who can seamlessly switch between different art forms. 26 Years as Orchestra Resident 4 Continents of Performance 1 First-Class Performer · Assessed in 2023 Shared Stage with World-Class Musicians Conductors Collaborated With Lorin Maazel, Zubin Mehta, Riccardo Muti, Li Xincao, Bian Zushan, Shi Shucheng, Teng Shichu Performers Collaborated With (Quartet) David Garrett, Lv Siqing, Qin Liwei, Huang Mengla, Kong Xiangdong, Xue Wei, Yin Chengzong Sowing the Future of Symphony Alongside her position at the China Radio, Film & Symphony Orchestra, Zhang Chunhong began teaching cello, continuing for over twenty years without interruption. She has taught at Zhongguancun No. 2 Primary School, Poly WeDo, and other schools, with many students admitted to prestigious institutions like the High School Affiliated to Renmin University and Beijing No. 11 School. She also teaches at university symphony orchestras such as Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications and Beijing Forestry University, and serves as a judge for special talent admission exams. From the Vienna Golden Hall to the Poly WeDo practice room, she approaches every stage with the same seriousness. A performer who can shine on international stages and also patiently teach children — such players are rare. Adding Depth to the Cello Section National Treasure String Orchestra · Cello Section Zhang Chunhong’s addition further enriches the depth and layering of the cello section. Fang Pei’s steady depth and Zhang Chunhong’s rich experience complement each other, bringing fuller tonal expression to the orchestra. Fang Pei, First-Class · Former Principal of China Opera and Dance Drama Theatre Zhang Chunhong, First-Class · Associate Principal of China Radio, Film & Symphony Orchestra Zhang Chunhong, cellist of the Violin Temple · National Treasure String Orchestra, National First-Class Performer, Associate Principal Cellist of China Radio, Film & Symphony Orchestra. Violin Temple · Treasure Hall | violintemple.com | June 17, 2026