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)
