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Philadelphia Zither Ensemble
Die Zither is' a Zauberin,
Sie hat mir g'fangen,
Herz und Sinn.

The Zither is an Enchantress,
Who has charmed me,
heart and senses.

Franz von Kobell (link)

 

The music of the Zither is spreading throughout the world. Young musicians in countries like Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, or even Japan play this instrument. Zither music is enjoying a renaissance even in the USA.

The universal love for this instrument, the Zither, links diverse musicians across the various countries around the globe; simultaneously, new audiences are beginning to discover the special sound of this "Enchantress." May she enchant you!

Hear how the Zither sounds

Friday, 25 July 2008 05:25 Donald Tsusaki
A new page has been added for you to explore what the music of the Zither sounds like. You will find it under Music / Zither Sound Samples.
 

Sounding Surfaces and Quality of Tone

Friday, 18 July 2008 10:36 Jane Curtis

This article by Jane Curtis, a Zitherist and transcriber of music for the Zither, was first published some time ago in the magazine of the Fretted Instruments Guild of America (FIGA). With Jane's permission, we are posting her article "Sounding Surfaces and Quality of Tone" here. Jane summarizes four perspectives on what influences the tonal quality of stringed instruments. Zitherists who are curious about how wood itself affects the tonal quality of the instruments will find Jane's juxtaposition of these views enlightening.

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Sebastian's Zither in the Amazon

Wednesday, 06 February 2008 16:49 Donald Tsusaki
Sebastian in the Amazon
Sebastian bridging cultures in the Amazon. (photo © Sebastian 2008)

Over a 30 year career as a professional Zither player, Sebastian Fichtl performed in dozens of countries and hundreds of venues around the world. As one of the zither's most prodigious ambassadors, Sebastian introduced the music of the zither to thousands of people. His easy-going manner and lively charm bridged the gulfs of culture and language.

(Click on the pictures to view larger images.)

See also the Zither by Sebastian web site.

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Hoa Phuong Tran: Vietnamese Zither Player

Monday, 07 April 2008 21:12 Donald Tsusaki
Hoa Phuong Tran
Huo Phuong Tran plays the Vietnamese Zither (click to enlarge)

Hoa Phuong Tran, who now lives in Germany, teaches Asian instruments.

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Zither Represents Germany in Musem Exhibit

Sunday, 03 February 2008 17:10 Donald Tsusaki
Culturas Musicais logo

Culturas Musicais da União Europeia
Musical Cultures of the European Union: An Instrumental Voyage

The Museu de Música (Music Museum) of Lisbon, Portugal put on an exhibit about the 27 European States as represented by their characteristic musical instruments. The Zither was the representative of Germany. Willi Huber and Donald Tsusaki provided assistance to the Director of the exhibition.

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