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A beautiful collection of atmospheric Chinese music played on traditional instruments such as the erhu (violin), pipa (lute), ruan (lute), guzheng (harp), yang-qin (dulcimer) and more. Booklet text in English, German and French.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Over the years I have heard snatches of Chinese music from watching television documentaries. And, after reading current reviews on this particular disc I decided to give it a try.
This CD compilation comprises of twelve tracks played by various ensembles and artists ranging from Hanshin Chinese Folk and Dance Ensemble, Pan Jing and Ensemble, Xiao Ying and the delightful singer, Wei Li.
I was quite impressed by the tracks offered and just to mention a few:
Sound from Afar (Miao Xiaoyun)
Little Boat (Heart of the Dragon Ensemble) which is a gem of a track.
Liang Xiao (Heart of the Dragon Ensemble)
Beautiful Nandu River (Wei Li) which is a beautifully haunting piece, one of the highlights of the CD.
Indeed, whilst listening to these tracks it brought back good memories of my trip to Singapore which I made during late spring of 2008.
Sound is very good, with a spacious and warm stereo sound, although it has been recorded at a high level.
An excellent introduction to music of the Orient.
This CD compilation comprises of twelve tracks played by various ensembles and artists ranging from Hanshin Chinese Folk and Dance Ensemble, Pan Jing and Ensemble, Xiao Ying and the delightful singer, Wei Li.
I was quite impressed by the tracks offered and just to mention a few:
Sound from Afar (Miao Xiaoyun)
Little Boat (Heart of the Dragon Ensemble) which is a gem of a track.
Liang Xiao (Heart of the Dragon Ensemble)
Beautiful Nandu River (Wei Li) which is a beautifully haunting piece, one of the highlights of the CD.
Indeed, whilst listening to these tracks it brought back good memories of my trip to Singapore which I made during late spring of 2008.
Sound is very good, with a spacious and warm stereo sound, although it has been recorded at a high level.
An excellent introduction to music of the Orient.
44 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This CD includes twelve beautiful pieces of traditional Chinese music played on a variety of Chinese instruments such as the erhu, pipa and ruann. All the pieces on this CD are excellent, wonderfully relaxing and is great to listen to after a hard day of work. My favourite piece on this CD is Beautiful Nandu River brilliantly sung by the Chinese soprano Wei Li. Also included with the CD is information about each piece and the artists that perform them. This is a brilliant CD suitable for anyone interested in oriental music.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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This is a very atmospheric recording by contemporary musicians from various regions of China. Many of the musicians are instructors, for example the Soprano Wei Li lectures in music and drama at London University, and I was a little disappointed that there were not more vocal tracks on the album, but the last track is a lovely song, Beautiful Nandu River.
Award winning Xu Pingxin is one of the first people to hold a Masters Degree in 'yang-qi'(dulcimer)performance, and is represented here by a Cantonese tune; Raindrops beating on Banana Leaves.
Two tracks by the Hanshin Chinese Folk and Dance Ensemble founded in 1991 feature well known tunes from Taiwan; a very rythmical Ballad of Four Seasons, and Spring Dawn at Yang Ming Mountain, derived from Folk Dance music.
Very haunting lute music is featured on a track by Miao Xiaoyun; Sound from Afar.
A lovely peaceful melody, Liang Xiao composed at New Year 1927 is played on the xiao (long lute), by Heart of Dragon Ensemble, a UK based group who also play Little Boat, a dulcimer track which evokes a very picturesque scene.
Prize winning Zhou Yu & Ensemle present a erhu (violin) track; Song of the Heart.
Another UK based musician from Beijing Cheng Yu, performs with the London Chinese Orchestra featuring the pipa (pear shaped lute) and drums on; Water Flowing from High Mountain.
After gaduating from Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Chen Dacan became interested in Chinese Religious Music (Taoist and Buddist),and studied extensively in France before settling in the UK as leader of the London Chinese Orchestra. Here he plays another evocative melody; Spring Water Reflects the Moon.
This Audio CD comes with an attractive booklet of notes in English German and French. The music has great Universal appeal as is the case with much Folk and Traditional music around the world, and the inspiration drawn from natural surroundings, as many of these songs do, can be related to an everyday experience. It is alive.
Award winning Xu Pingxin is one of the first people to hold a Masters Degree in 'yang-qi'(dulcimer)performance, and is represented here by a Cantonese tune; Raindrops beating on Banana Leaves.
Two tracks by the Hanshin Chinese Folk and Dance Ensemble founded in 1991 feature well known tunes from Taiwan; a very rythmical Ballad of Four Seasons, and Spring Dawn at Yang Ming Mountain, derived from Folk Dance music.
Very haunting lute music is featured on a track by Miao Xiaoyun; Sound from Afar.
A lovely peaceful melody, Liang Xiao composed at New Year 1927 is played on the xiao (long lute), by Heart of Dragon Ensemble, a UK based group who also play Little Boat, a dulcimer track which evokes a very picturesque scene.
Prize winning Zhou Yu & Ensemle present a erhu (violin) track; Song of the Heart.
Another UK based musician from Beijing Cheng Yu, performs with the London Chinese Orchestra featuring the pipa (pear shaped lute) and drums on; Water Flowing from High Mountain.
After gaduating from Shanghai Conservatory of Music. Chen Dacan became interested in Chinese Religious Music (Taoist and Buddist),and studied extensively in France before settling in the UK as leader of the London Chinese Orchestra. Here he plays another evocative melody; Spring Water Reflects the Moon.
This Audio CD comes with an attractive booklet of notes in English German and French. The music has great Universal appeal as is the case with much Folk and Traditional music around the world, and the inspiration drawn from natural surroundings, as many of these songs do, can be related to an everyday experience. It is alive.
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Very enjoyable collection
I'm not an expert of traditional Chinese music, but I really liked this compilation. Track n.2 (sound from Afar) is astonishingly beautiful! Read more
Published 3 days ago by E. Ferrari
Add authenticity to your Chinese take-away!
A great disc to play while enjoying your oriental take-away. Mind you, after an hour or so you're glad to get back to Michael Buble!
Published 1 month ago by Mr. R. V. Malin
The very best of chines music
There are some lovely tracks on this CD for me there was an even bigger bonus i suffer from TINNITUS and this music helps reduce the constant "whining" that is usualy in my ears.
Published 2 months ago by P. J. De Maziere
Lovely soothing music
Firstly this isn't my kind of thing, I only bought it to tie in with my chinese themed dinner party. However, everyone said how soothing the music was - we actually quite liked it.
Published 11 months ago by S. Burr
CHINESE MUSIC
THE VERY BEST OF CHINESE MUSIC CD, IS A DELIGHT. BEAUTIFUL MUSIC FROM BEGINNING TO END. MOTHER ENJOYED IT SO MUCH, HAD TO GET A DISC FOR HER TOO!
Published 12 months ago by POJO
another world
This album reminds me of being at Walt Disney World in Epcot and being in the China part of the park. Its relaxing and pleasant to have as background music. Read more
Published on 18 Sep 2006 by Niki
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