Chen Yi: Sound of the Five
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- Composer: Chen Yi (1953-)
- Instrumentation: Cello, String Quartet (Violin I, Violin II, Viola, Cello)
- Work: Sound of the Five
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- Pages: 131
Description
SOUND OF THE FIVE is written for Western instruments suited to approximate the sound and style ofthe traditional Chinese lusheng, set bells and drums, hsiao, and ch'in. Each of the four movements (LushengEnsemble; Echoes of the Set Bells; Romance of Hsiao & Ch'in; Flower Drums in Dance) is inspired by various aspects of ancient Chinese music and rhythm.