Credits:

Chen Xieyang

Description:

“Night of the Guqin,” a collection bringing together the sounds of the guqin played on renowned instruments from the Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, is now available on LP. In this album, the Central Nationalities Orchestra and 14 master musicians vividly portray both respect for tradition and a pursuit of innovation by interweaving traditional masterpieces with new compositions. The booklet includes explanations of each guqin and the corresponding pieces, offering a comprehensive experience of the art of the guqin.[SIDE A] 1. Li Xiangting, Three Stanzas of Yangguan Tang Dynasty Jiuxiao Huanpei Fuxi-style guqin 2. Gong Yi, Wild Geese Descending on the Flat Sands Song Dynasty Zhengyin Shennong-style guqin 3. Ding Chengyun, High Mountains and Flowing Water Tang Dynasty (inscribed) Wanhe Lei Zhongni-style guqinSIDEB 1. Li Fengyun and Wang Jianxin, Three Variations on the Plum Blosso