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Betti Xiang is a renowned erhu performer whose career bridges Chinese traditional music and contemporary classical ensembles. Born in 1960 in Shanghai as the daughter of erhu master Xiang Zuying, she began performing publicly in 1978 and made her orchestral debut with the Shanghai National Orchestra in 1981. Her path took her to the United States in 1996, where she collaborated with esteemed ensembles and contributed to cross-cultural projects that helped popularize the erhu on the world stage. This page offers a concise biography, discography highlights, and a look at her past and present touring activity.