World’s first Chinese rosewood cello stars in Hong Kong exhibition. How does it sound?

Huanghuali, or Chinese rosewood, is one of the most valuable natural materials. Literally meaning “yellow flowering pear”, huanghuali has been prized since the Ming and Qing dynasties for its beautiful honey-gold and reddish-brown colour, distinctive grain patterns and gentle sweet fragrance. The wood, which is used in high-end furniture and traditional Chinese medicine, has long been the gold standard for luxury in East Asia, historically featuring in the homes of emperors, scholars and wealthy...