China Conservatory of Music
Liu Mingyuan (刘明源; 1931–1996) was born in Tianjin. He was known for his virtuosity on many instruments of the huqin family, in particular the banhu. His compositions and arrangements include "Henan Xiaoqu" (Henan Folk Tune) and "Cao Yuan Shang" (On Grassland) for Zhonghu. For many years, he taught at the China Conservatory of Music in Beijing.