Lin Shicheng and Gao Hong
Hunting Eagles Catching Swans
© 1996 IFTPA (International Friendship Through the Perfroming Arts) (707541718127)
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Pipa (Chinese lute) music in the Pudong style, famous for its wide variety of note-bending techniques and demanding score performed by the definitive master of Pudong, Lin Shicheng, and his best student, Gao Hong.
tracks
- 1 Three Six (San Liu)
- 2 Autumn Thoughts (Qiu Si)
- 3 Dragon Boat (Long Chuan)
- 4 Chen Xingyuan Placates the Tribesmen (Chen Xingyuan He Fan)
- 5 King Xiang Yu Takes Off His Armor (Ba Wang Xie Jia)
- 6 Xing Jie Si He
- 7 The Ambush in All Directions (Shi Mian Fu)
- 8 Wild Geese Alighting on the Sandy Beach (Ping Sho Luo Yan)
- 9 Hunting Eagles Catching Swans (Hai Qing Na Tian E)
links
notes
"...such excellent performances...They allow us to enjoy not only the distinguished Pudong pipa style, but also the beauty of traditional Chinese music in general" - Journal of the Association for Chinese Music Research
"...one of the finest pipa CDs to appear in recent years...Magnificent playing, truly radiant..."
- Journal of the European Foundation for Chinese Music Research
"This splendid collection of virtuosi pipa playing is highly recommended."
- Sing Out!
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- author: CD Baby
Whether you're already familiar with the Chinese pipa or are looking to discover something new, this gorgeous album, "Hunting Eagles Catching Swans," performed by the definitive master of the Pudong style, Lin Shicheng, and his best student, Gao Hong, is a perfect opportunity to soak in the beauty of this music. With extreme delicacy and agility, finesse and energy, this instrument mesmerizes and enchants. The completeness of its voice is honorably represented by these two brilliant and passionate performers. A most notable album.