ACM CONVERSATIONS

Soundscape, Instrument, Melody: Worlds of the Qin
Kee Chee Koon

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Join qin maestro Kee Chee Koon and Senior Curator Kevin Lam for an evening of music and conversation. Through performance and dialogue, they explore the soundscapes, craftsmanship, and melodies of the qin, revealing how this ancient instrument continues to inspire audiences today.

This talk will be conducted in Mandarin, and is held in conjunction with ACM’s Elegant Sounds: Music, Craft, and the Literati exhibition.

About the speaker


Kee Chee Koon was the first Singaporean to earn a doctorate in qin studies in China. He spent more than twenty years reconstructing 32 ancient qin compositions from Qin Entablature of the Great Return Pavilion, compiled in the 17th century. In addition to researching and performing, Kee is a passionate educator who is dedicated to teaching new generations about the art of the qin. 

About the moderator


Kevin Lam is Senior Curator of Chinese Art at the Asian Civilisations Museum. Before joining the museum, he played a key role in launching Tai Kwun Contemporary in Hong Kong, and worked at the Hong Kong Palace Museum, where he oversaw the design and contemporary art galleries. In addition to painting and calligraphy, Kevin is interested in Chinese decorative art and its connections with neighbouring cultures. He holds a PhD in art history from Northwestern University.