88 Strings

88 Strings is a Canadian quartet that mixes traditional Chinese, Persian and Western plucked instruments, presenting new musical inventions and adventures written or arranged specifically for our group. Described by an audience member as "plucked string heaven," our unique sound blends classical and world music together in an enveloping and often hypnotic music.

The ensemble was formed as an initiative of the Vancouver Inter-cultural Orchestra (VICO) in 2020, who sponsored our first workshops and concerts. Our concert videos are featured on the VICO YouTube channel, which are all linked to in the playlist on our channel. 88 Strings performed their debut in-person concert on September 20, 2024 at Pyatt Hall in Vancouver.

"…one of the most unique and compelling quartets we’ve presented—engaging, distinctive, and artistically superb." – Howard Jang, ArtSpring.