Flying Strings Youth Ensemble was established by their mentor, Jin Yang, a very well-known Pipa artist and music educator. They play diverse instruments, including Pipa, Guzheng, Erhu, Zhongruan, flute, violin, cello, and piano. Members range from age 8 to 18, coming from all over the United States, and share the same love for Chinese music and culture. They have performed at various events, such as Chinese New Year celebrations and jazz festivals, and often bring their music to senior living facilities, schools, museums and libraries. Their members have been recognized and awarded in numerous international competitions, including  the “Dunhuang Cup”, “Great Composers Competition”, and “Golden Classical Music Awards”.

Pipa performer Yang Jin is a leading Pipa soloist of her generation. She graduated from the world-renowned Central Conservatory of Music and won numerous awards in competitions. Jin has performed as a soloist with many well-known orchestras and Ensembles, including Yo-Yo Ma’s “Silk Road Ensemble.” She has staged at Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, John F. Kennedy Center, Harris Theater, etc. In recent years, she launched the “Yangjin and Friends” crossover series that inspires creativity and cross-border cooperation and have won widespread attention and praise. The album of new music recorded by her student and cello received a Grammy nomination.