Virtuoso Series I: Pluck

Flying Fingers, Sparkling Tunes

Yangqin Principal Qu Jianqing, Sanxian Associate Principal Huang Guifang and Pipa Principal Yu Jia kick off the Virtuoso Series by exploring the “jeu perle” sound of the plucked strings section, presenting pieces that showcases a wide range of moods and expressions. Audiences are in for a treat with the various origins of solo pieces, ranging from ancient piece Lament at the Changmen Palace to folk tunes such as Tanci San Liu and Winter Ducks Frolicking in the Water. Joined by Xu Hui (guzheng) and Jing Po (daruan), the three virtuosos come together to perform the finale piece Night Thoughts, adapted from a Peking opera tune.  Enjoy an evening of widely-loved Chinese musical Classics, and open your ears to the microcosm of crystalline perfection at their fingertips.

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Tanci San Liu | Jiangnan folk tune, Arranged by Xiang Zuhua

Eave Bells in the Wind | Composed by Bai Fengyan, Arranged by Xiao Jiansheng

Winter Ducks Frolicking in the Water | Teochew folk music, Arranged by Liu Baoshan

The General’s Command | Sichuan yangqin qupai, Arranged by Xiang Zuhua, Li Xiaoyuan

Lament at the Changmen Palace | Ancient tune, Rearranged by Zhang Nianbing

Sounds from the Chen and Sui Dynasties | Arranged by Liu Dehai based on Cao Anhe’s performance score

Night Thoughts | Peking Opera Tune, Arranged by Liu Dehai