Pipa concerto - pipa and orchestra

Traditionally pipa is mainly a solo instrument, some time used in folk ensembles such as traditional "silk and bamboo ensembles" that are commonly found in South-East China. It is also used in accompanying story telling, or local opera. Nowadays, pipa is more and more used in contemporary compositions for ensemble, orchestra, and various combinations with both Chinese and western instruments. The most outstanding works are pipa concertos with western orchestra. Due to its special sound color and great potentials, pipa works very beautifully with orchestra, as is demonstrated in the following sound sample of Tan Dun's compsotion, performed by Liu Fang and Manitoba Chamber Orchestra (conductor: Scott Yoo). There are about 20 pieces of excellent works available for pipa and orchestra.

Liu Fang plays pipa concerto - sound sample:

Extract from the composition by Tan Dun

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[Note] Pipa is four-stringed Chinese lute that has over 2000 years of well-documented history (More ...)

An extract (4min.) from a CBC TV documentary (BravoCanada)

[2008]

The pipa concerto with Windsor Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Maestro John Morris Russell has turned out be fantastic experience both for the musicians and for the audience. See review article "Pipa virtuoso Fang leads WSO back to classics " by Ted Shaw in the Windsor Star (February 10, 2008).

[2006]

January 31, 2006, Liu Fang performed with Manitoba Chamber Orchestra the celebrated Tan Dun's composition for pipa and string orchestra, conducted by Scott Yoo. This recording was produced by CBC Radio. The total length is about 20 minutes. On the right chanel, only a small section is shown due to web-capacities. Click here for detailed information about the concert.

Pipa concerto - pipa and orchestra

[2008]

[2006]

Pipa & Orchestra