Xiaogang Ye, one of China's most prominent contemporary composers, invites you to explore the rich cultural and natural landscapes of Sichuan with his evocative album, "Sichuan Image." Released on June 3, 2022, under the BIS label, this captivating collection features 36 tracks, spanning a total of 1 hour and 2 minutes. The album is a collaboration with the Royal Scottish National Orchestra, with performances by notable musicians such as Noriko Ogawa on piano and Xue Yang on erhu and zhonghu.
"Sichuan Image" is a journey through the scenic wonders and vibrant life of Sichuan, captured in 29 atmospheric pieces. Each track paints a vivid picture, from the serene "Memory of Sichuan" to the dynamic "Torrential Chuan River," and the poignant "Mother Re-Marries." The album seamlessly blends traditional Chinese instruments with a full orchestra, creating a unique and immersive soundscape.
Ye's compositional prowess shines through in the varied moods and themes, reflecting the diverse landscapes and cultural heritage of Sichuan. The album is not just a musical experience but also a testament to the region's beauty and resilience, as heard in tracks like "Beichuan Region" and "A Morning Sun Over Qiang Village."
For those interested in contemporary classical music and the fusion of traditional Chinese sounds with Western orchestral arrangements, "Sichuan Image" offers a rich and rewarding listening experience. Xiaogang Ye's masterful composition and the exquisite performances by the Royal Scottish National Orchestra and featured soloists make this album a standout in the realm of modern orchestral music.
2022 BIS2022 (P) BIS
Tracks
No. 1, Prelude. Memory of SichuanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 2, Mt. BashanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 3, Shadow of BambooXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 4, The Torrent in YankouXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 5, The Distant Water in HechuanXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 6, A Night in BazhongXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Yang Jiang
No. 7, Riverside of Jialing RiverXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 8, Torrential Chuan RiverXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 9, Mt. MeishanXiaogang Ye, Xue Yang, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 10, Beichuan RegionXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 11, It Rains When Heaven Deems FitXiaogang Ye, Xue Yang, Yue Li, Yang Jiang, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 12, The Boundless Mt. MinshanXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 13, Fog in NanchongXiaogang Ye, Xue Yang, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 14, Salt WellXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 15, Gloomy Rain in WenchuanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 16, Great Mountains in SichuanXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 17, Mother Re-MarriesXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Yang Jiang, Lei Wang, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 18, Qingcheng in the RainXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 19, Ambition of SichuanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 20, A Sunny Day in GuangyuanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 21, The South of Mian RiverXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 22, A Morning Sun Over Qiang VillageXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 23, Looking Up Into LeshanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 24, Night Rain in WenchuanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 25, The Love of ChuandongXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 26, The Love of TianfuXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 27, Fogs of SuiningXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 28, Dreaming back to South SichuanXiaogang Ye, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
No. 29, Epilogue. My SichuanXiaogang Ye, Yue Li, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
I. Life SongXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
II. Roses in the Shades of EveningXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
III. Cruel TruthXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
IV. Never RegretXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
V. A DreamXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
VI. HospitalXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
VII. Live On in SpiritXiaogang Ye, Noriko Ogawa, Royal Scottish National Orchestra, José Serebrier
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