Liu Tianhua
Liu Tianhua | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1895 Jiangyin, Jiangsu, China |
| Origin | Jiangsu |
| Died | 1932 Beijing |
| Genres | Chinese classical |
| Instrument(s) | Erhu, Pipa |
| Years active | early 1900s |
Liu Tianhua (simplified Chinese: 刘天华; traditional Chinese: 劉天華; pinyin: Liú Tiānhuá; Wade–Giles: Liu T'ien-hua; 1895–1932) was a Chinese musician and composer best known for his innovative work for the erhu. Liu's students, such as Jiang Fengzhi and Chen Zhenduo, continued to contribute to the development of the erhu.
He was the younger brother of the poet Liu Bannong. He died in 1932 at the age of 37.