CD Productions
The Art of the Chinese Xiao & Hulusi
Publisher: ARC Music / NAXOS World
The Heart of the Dragon ensemble and Chinese composer Jiang Li present this elegant union of ‘East meets West’. Featuring the sophisticated Chinese xiao and the Dai nation’s joyous hulusi, they seamlessly blend a range of traditional Chinese music with western drums, bass, guitar, piano and strings. The result is a beautiful amalgamation of classic Chinese heritage, Dai nation folk historv and western influence
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Chinese New Year Music
A special album dedicated to the Chinese New Year. Popular and traditional Chinese New Year’s music from different parts of mainland China as well as Taiwan, Hong Kong and overseas. Including new compositions especially composed for Chinese New Year celebrations. Explanations to each track giving insight into legends and customs surrounding the New Years celebrations, in English, German, French and Spanish.
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Chinese Festivals
Publisher: ARC Music / NAXOS World
Traditional festivals are an important part of the culture and history of China, each with their own customs, origins and celebrations. This special collection celebrates music of a variety of these festivals held throughout the Chinese calendar, including the world-famous Harvest, Lantern, Dragon Boat and Spring festivals. Performed by UK-based group The Heart of the Dragon Ensemble with their award-winning founder, Jiang Li.
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Classical folk music from China
Publisher: ARC Music / NAXOS World
The Heart of the Dragon Ensemble presents beautiful and tranquil traditional pieces and new compositions played on erhu (fiddle), pipa (lute), dizi (flute), xiao (flute), sheng (mouth-blown organ), guzheng (harp) and yang-qin (dulcimer). Extensive information about the artists, instruments and the individual pieces in English, German, French and Spanish. Total playing time: 71 min.
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Chinese Love Songs
Publisher: ARC Music / NAXOS World
A stunning collection of Chinese love songs, including well-known traditional folk tunes and new compositions based on famous poems from dynasty poets. Performed by the world-famous Heart of the Dragon Ensemble and played on traditional instruments with both male and female voices.
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The Art of the Chinese Guzheng
Publisher: ARC Music / NAXOS World
Wu Mengmeng is a master of the guzheng, the Chinese harp. Here she showcases this beautiful instrument in all its glory; a stunning solo performance rich with ancient customs and traditional stories. The guzheng is the most recognised traditional Chinese instrument, in both its appearance and its sound. Throughout its long history, playing techniques have evolved along with the instrument itself, influenced by regional culture and folk music.
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The Art of the Chinese Harp
Publisher: ARC Music / NAXOS World
Beautiful and atmospheric guzheng (Chinese harp) solo and ensemble pieces with other traditional Chinese instruments such aserhu, yehu (fiddles), dizi (flute), sheng (mouth-blown reed organ). Extensive information about artist, instruments and the individual pieces. Total playing time: 65:36 min.
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