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The Spirit of Nature “天之韻”－中文簡介
A professional Chinese music ensemble of the highest quality. Up to six top musicians perform on dozens of traditional Bowed Strings, Plucked Strings, Winds and Percussion instruments.
Their vast repertoire includes the best of Chinese classical, court, folk, silk and bamboo, percussion, minority, and contemporary music. Ensemble members perform as duos, trios, quartets, and up to a six piece ensemble.
Birds Amid Tree Shadows 《蔭中鳥》
Ding Dang Camel Bells《駝鈴響叮噹》
" The Spirit of Nature " CD
- Traditional Chinese Music
Music of Chinese classical, court, folk, minority, silk and bamboo Music
1. Ding Dong Camel Bell (6'38")《駝鈴響叮噹》
Ensemble - Music from Xinjiang
2. Three Variations on the Theme of Plum Blossom ( 6' 29") 《梅花三弄》古琴與簫
Xiao and Guqin - Court Music
3. Song of Joy ( 6'51") 《歡樂歌》江南絲竹
Ensemble - Silk and bamboo Music
4. Song of the Mulberry Tree ( 6'31") 《秦桑曲》古箏獨奏
Guzheng - Music from Shanxi Province
5. Horse Racing ( 1'39") 《賽馬》二胡獨奏
Erhu and Yangqin - Music from Mongolia
6. Flowing Water (6'27") 《流水》古琴獨奏
Guqin - Classical Music
7. Fisherman's Song (4'49") 《漁歌》巴烏獨奏
Bawu with Ensemble - Music of Miao Minority
8. Great Waves Washing the sand (4'57") 《大浪淘沙》琵琶與楊琴
Pipa and yangqin - Music of A Bing
9. Peaceful happiness (2'43") 《娛樂昇平》廣東音樂
Ensemble - Guangdong ( Canton) music
10. Joyful Xinjiang People ( 3'55") 《快樂的新疆》楊琴獨奏
Yangqin with Frame Drum - Music of Uygur Minority
11. Birds Amid Tree Shadows ( 4'37") 《蔭中鳥》笛子獨奏
Dizi with Ensemble - Folk Tune from Northern China
Total Time: 55'06"
To hear the music sample please click here
Booking or ordering the CD Please contact the World Music Professionals
E-mail: wmpros@yahoo.com
Audience Response
" This was one of the best concerts I've attended in my life."
" An amazing event. I was impressed beyond belief."
" Spectacular performances, surely the finest musicians to visit WSU in years."
" Amazing virtuosity. Bring them back again!!"
" I have never been to a Chinese concert before and this just blew me away."
" Amazing musicians! Obviously world class..."
" Superb performances! Full of wonderful contrast. Dazzling technically."
" The most talented Chinese performers I have ever seen."
" Every moment of this concert was superb!"
Spirit of Nature Members
Chen Tao 陳濤，笛子 (Chinese Wings - Dizi, Xiao, Bawu)
Gao Hong 高虹，琵琶 (Chinese lute - Pipa))
Liu Li，劉麗，古琴 ( Chinese 7 string zither - Guqin)
Wang Hong 汪洪，拉弦樂 ( Chinese Fiddles - Erhu, Gaohu)
Yang Yi 楊藝 ，古箏( Chinese 21- string zither - Guzheng ) Li Ping, 李平， 楊琴(Chinese hammered Dulcimer)