The Spirit of Nature

The Spirit of Nature

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.

New CD
" The Spirit of Nature "
- Traditional Chinese Music
Music of Chinese classical, court, folk, minority, silk and bamboo.

1. Ding Dong Camel Bell (6'38")
Ensemble - Music from Xinjiang
2. Three Variations on the Theme of Plum Blossom ( 6' 29")
Xiao and Guqin - Court Music
3. Song of Joy ( 6'51")
Ensemble - Silk and bamboo Music
4. Song of the Mulberry Tree ( 6'31")
Guzheng - Music from Shanxi Province
5. Horse Racing ( 1'39")
Erhu and Yangqin - Music from Mongolia
6. Flowing Water (6'27")
Guqin - Classical Music
7. Fisherman's Song (4'49")
Bawu with Ensemble - Music of Miao Minority
8. Great Waves Washing the sand (4'57")
Pipa and yangqin - Music of A Bing
9. Peaceful happiness (2'43")
Ensemble - Guangdong ( Canton) music
10. Joyful Xinjiang People ( 3'55")
Yangqin with Frame Drum - Music of Uygur Minority
11. Birds Amid Tree Shadows ( 4'37")
Dizi with Ensemble - Folk Tune from Northern China
Total Time: 55'06"

To hear the music sample please click here
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E-mail to:iftpa_usa@yahoo.com or gaohongpipa@yahoo.comgaohongpipa@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!"

Music Review

Spirit of Nature Members

Chen Tao ( Chinese Wings - Dizi, Xiao, Bawu)
Gao Hong( Chinese lute - Pipa))
Liu Li( Chinese 7 string zither - Guqin)
Wang Hong ( Chinese Fiddles - Erhu, Gaohu)
Yang Yi ( Chinese 21- string zither - Guzheng )

Zhao Yangqin (Chinese hammered Dulcimer)

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