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The soul of pipa Vol. 2

Chinese classical Pipa Music: from the ancient to the recent



Front Cover
  • Title: The Soul of Pipa Vol. 2 - Chinese classical pipa music from the ancient to the recent
  • Cat. No.: PMPCD001-2
  • Interpreter: Liu Fang pipa solo
  • Genre: classical tradition
  • Feature: Time evolution of pipa repertoire.
  • Label: Philmultic
  • Year of release: 2003

 

The pieces
performed by Liu Fang


  • Back Cover [1] Zhu Yi and Wen Bo: Spring Rain (Chun Yu)
  • [2] Liu Tianhua (1895-1932): serenity (Xu Lai)
  • [3] Yang Jieming: New variation of Tang Dynasty Liuyao-dance (Xin Fan Yu Diao Lu Yao)
  • [4] Hua Yanjun (A-bing, 1893-1850): Great waves clean out sands (Da Lang Tao Sha).
  • [5] Traditional: The ancient tunes from Yingzhou (Ying Zhou Gu Diao)
  • [6] Liu Tianhua (1895-1932): On the theme of an air to dance (Ge wu Yin).
  • [7] Ying Rongzhu and Yu Xiaoguang: Songs of Zhaojun (Sai Wai Yin)
  • [8] Traditional : The Ambush (Shi Mian Mai Fu)

 

Review: starstarstarstarstar

This CD is a veritable feast of alluring sounds, ranging from the eloquent and lyrical to the flamboyant and percussive. The varied soundscape produced by one player and one instrument is quite dazzling. Liu Fang's masterly technique (e.g. tremolo, delicate harmonics, lyrical tunes, and boisterous percussive effects), as well as the music itself -- which is based on short sections characterized by ever-changing tempos and dynamics - all evoke an improvised and exciting quality. ... Definitely a CD to enrich anyone's musical palette and provide a sample of China's rich musical heritage, ... (The WholeNote Magazine, April 3, 2003)

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