The guzheng solo "Making Lantern Festival" was composed by Mr. Cao Dongfu, the founder and grandmaster of Henan Caopai Zheng Art, on 1956. This song combines the materials of local operas such as Henan Opera, Yuediao Opera and Quju Opera, simulates the sound of gongs with one finger, and imitates the suona performance. The melody is rough and unrestrained, which vividly shows the noisy and festive atmosphere of the Lantern Festival.

Playing style:

1, Cao Dongfu learned from many experts in songs, enriched his playing and singing skills and formed a unique artistic style. His singing is high and straight, steady and changeable, euphemistic and expressive, and he pays attention to the processing and arrangement of traditional songs. His lyrics are elegant and fluent, fresh and refined.

2. Cao Dongfu uses the lingering sound of strings to produce special effects such as continuous string kneading and interlude, which greatly enhances the expressive force of music. In addition, he has a deep understanding of the delicate handling of guzheng music, with distinct emotional color and strong local flavor, forming a unique artistic style of Cao school guzheng.