Zhao Songting (1924–2001), a native of Dongyang, Zhejiang, was a renowned dizi master and one of the most influential figures in modern dizi music. Known as the “King of Jiangnan Dizi”, he was the founder of the Zhejiang style of dizi performance. Over a career spanning six decades, Zhao integrated northern and southern playing styles and was the first to introduce circular breathing techniques into dizi performance, significantly advancing its artistry. His representative works, such as Morning and San Wu Qi, remain widely performed. He also invented the paidi (Chinese-style pan flute) and authored several important theoretical texts on dizi playing. Zhao held key positions including Honorary President of Zhejiang Art School (now Zhejiang Vocational Academy of Art), Vice Chairman of the Chinese National Orchestra Society, and was a prominent advocate for music education and the preservation of traditional Chinese music.