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Cheng Yu - The Sound of Silk (2019)

Cheng Yu - The Sound of Silk (2019)

BAND/ARTIST: Cheng Yu

The guqin zither and pipa lute are the two oldest and most celebrated traditional Chinese stringed instruments, both with over two thousand years history. Their musical tradition is closely liked with the self-cultivation of literati and scholars, and the four arts of the Chinese gentleman- guqin, Chinese chess, calligraphy and painting. The strings were made of silk and plucked with the fingers. This album features not only traditional pieces, but also many spontaneous improvisations and contemplations that were inspired by the musicians contemporary thoughts, current socio-cultural context and surroundings. It is largely a reflection of 21st century Chinese literati s musicianship and sentiments. The album was recorded in the context of the London International Guqin Festival in August 2018, organized by the London Youlan Qin Society in collaboration with SOAS, University of London with funding by Arts Council England.

Tracklist:
01. Cheng Yu; Li Xiangting - Drunken Ecstasy (1:30)
02. Cheng Yu - Flying Snowflakes Touching the Pines (4:57)
03. Li Xiangting - Cambridge Revisited (6:05)
04. Cheng Yu; Li Xiangting - Seven and Four (4:41)
05. Li Xiangting - Apricot Blossom (5:37)
06. Li Xiangting - Moon over the Mountain Pass (2:01)
07. Cheng Yu; Li Xiangting - Thinking of Spring (2:54)
08. Li Xiangting - Memory of an Old Friend (7:27)
09. Li Xiangting - August Thoughts on Ancient Themes (7:24)
10. Cheng Yu; Li Xiangting - Silk London (6:03)
11. Cheng Yu; Li Xiangting - 3 Variations on Yang Pass Theme (5:28)
12. Li Xiangting - River Flowing East (7:09)
13. Cheng Yu - Farewell (3:08)

Year 2019 | Classical | World | Chinese / 中文音乐 | FLAC / APE | Mp3

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