Sheng / Zhu / Sheng- Let Fly / Zodiac Tales
Inspired by the image of a violin melody 'flying off', Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng's virtuosic three-movement concerto Let Fly interweaves Chinese and Western classical elements. Vivid legends of astrological animals inform Zodiac Tales, a tour de force concerto for orchestra. Reflecting the city of Suzhou's ancient, continuous cultural heritage, traditional nostalgia fuses with contemporary rhythms in the exciting Suzhou Overture. These works are featured here in their world premiere recordings.
Tracklist:
- Let Fly
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): I. The God Of Rain
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): II. Of Mice And Cats
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): III. Three Lambs Under The Spring Sun
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): IV. The Elephant-Eating Serpent
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): V. The Tomb Of The Soulful Dog
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): VI. The Flying Horses
- Suzhou Overture
Inspired by the image of a violin melody 'flying off', Chinese-American composer Bright Sheng's virtuosic three-movement concerto Let Fly interweaves Chinese and Western classical elements. Vivid legends of astrological animals inform Zodiac Tales, a tour de force concerto for orchestra. Reflecting the city of Suzhou's ancient, continuous cultural heritage, traditional nostalgia fuses with contemporary rhythms in the exciting Suzhou Overture. These works are featured here in their world premiere recordings.
Tracklist:
- Let Fly
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): I. The God Of Rain
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): II. Of Mice And Cats
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): III. Three Lambs Under The Spring Sun
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): IV. The Elephant-Eating Serpent
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): V. The Tomb Of The Soulful Dog
- Zodiac Tales (2016 Version): VI. The Flying Horses
- Suzhou Overture