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"This concert uses the huqin to convey the inner world of the visually impaired," says Yang, adding that A New Vision is also a vehicle for him to express his gratitude for the individuals and institutions who've helped him on his journey. "Art is essential to humans, even during a pandemic," he says.

As in the case of Colossus, technology has been a big help, with Yang and the woodwind players rehearsing over Zoom. Collaborating with him for the concert will be Yang's own erhu teacher, the inclusive Windpipe Chinese Music Ensemble, and two guest musicians with visual impairment: dishui nanyin singer Tong Siu-yin and violinist Ding Yijie. Yang and Ding will duet on The Butterfly Lovers. The piece is famous, but Yang says it's rare to hear it played on both erhu and violin.

"I hope that through this concert I can bring positivity to the audience. People all over the world are facing difficulties during this period. And people with different abilities like us encounter many issues in their daily lives. But most of us are full of hope."