Music CD
Chinese Immortal Classics
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Beautiful Chinese classical music collection selected by MsL. It features classic performance by some of the most influential Chinese musician groups and individuals such as Huang Jiang-qin, Ming Hui-feng and Cental China Traditional Music Troupe, ect.. It demonstrates a variety of plays either traditional solos with Guzheng, Pipa, Erhu, or modern orchestra that combines both traditional and western instruments together. This is a valuable music to keep, and an elegant gift for friends. 14 golden pieces were selected from the Chinese classical music cannon:
- Reflection of the Moon in the Pond 二泉映月
Composed by Ar Bin in 1950
The piece has topped the Chinese music chart in both the USA and Germany. - Butterfly Lovers 梁祝
Composed in 1959 by Nanjing Music Group Inspired by an old Chinese love story. Due to an arranged marriage, a young couple could not fulfil their love when they were alive. They were reincarnated as butterflies free to love each other for ever. - Spring River Blossom Moon Night 春江花月夜
Beautiful lyrical tune representative of ancient themes. Dates from the Ming Dynasty 14th Century China. - Birds Shading in the Trees 荫中鸟
Inspired by and invoking the counterpoint and interplay of birds at at rest. Composed by Liu Guan-yue. - The Song of Fishing Boats at Sunset 渔舟唱晚
A song expressing the beauty of the southern Yangzi river landscape. Composed by Lou Shi-hua (1907-1952) - Horse Racing 赛马
All the excitement of a day at the races packed into a few minutes. Composed by Huang Hai-huai in 1959. - Festival at Tian Mountain 节日的天山
Tian Mountian is in the west of China, North of Tibet. Populated by Xing- jiang people, who are famed for their singing and dancing. This medley is compiled by Gio Ming-qin - Three Variations on the Plum Blossom 梅花三弄
Illustrating the purity of plum flowers and their heroic fight to survive against the cold weather. A clear and unchained melodic theme is repeated three times in different parts of this memorable piece. Ancient music, originating during the East Jin Dynasty 316-420 AD. - Against Typhoon 战台风
A vibrant piece using the full range of the Guzheng to potray the coming and going of the mighty typhoon. Composed by Wang Cang-yuan 1965 - Dance Tune of the Yi People 彝族舞曲
Especially composed for festival occasions, evocative of the celebrations of the Yi people of Yunnan province, south west China.Composed by Wang Hui-ran in 1965 - Jasmine 茉莉花
Emblematic of traditional Chinese folk music. The piece often comes with lyric accompaniment and has frequently been used at many international events. - Ambushed 十面埋伏
Illustrates the major phases during ancient war, such as commanding, lining up, marching towards, fighting, ambushed and finally, coming back or dying in triumph or defeat. Ancient music Dates from the Tang Dynasty (772—846). - Beaming with Joy 喜洋洋
Composed by Liu Ming-yuan in 1958 ~
One of the pieces specially composed for Chinese New Year. - Coloured Clouds Run after the Moon 彩云追月
The moon has been a favoured muse for many Chinese artists over the centuries Typically symbolising union between family members or lovers. Composed by Ren Guang and Nie Er in 1936.
