Heart Of The Dragon Ensemble - The Art Of The Chinese Xiao And Hulusi

Cat. no: NXW761612
Format: CD
Barcode: 636943716120
Release Date: 25 Mar 2022
Genre: World Music

The Heart of the Dragon ensemble and Chinese composer Jiang Li present this elegant union of 'East meets West'

Featuring the sophisticated Chinese xiao and the Dai nation's joyous hulusi, they seamlessly blend a range of traditional Chinese music with western drums, bass, guitar, piano and strings. The result is a beautiful amalgamation of classic Chinese heritage, Dai nation folk history and western influence.

Showcasing the sophisticated Chinese xiao and the Dai nation’s hulusi. Multitalented producer and musician Li Jiang collaborates with Heart of the Dragon Ensemble ¬– ARC’s top-selling Chinese group. A unique combination of classic Chinese heritage, Dai nation folk history and western influence. Showcasing a multitude of instruments (xiao, hulusi, guzheng, pipa, erhu, drum kits, bass, guitar, piano and strings) played by stellar musicians such as HU Ruijun, QIU Zenghui Joanna, LI Ming, Victoria Hogan, Rhys Mingwei JIANG… The Heart of the Dragon Ensemble and Chinese composer Jiang Li present an elegant union of ‘East meets West’, unveiling a wealth of Chinese art and culture to a broader audience. It showcases traditional Chinese music and literature via the sophisticated xiao, and the colourful Dai nation festivities with the hulusi. In addition, these two featured instruments are accompanied by the Chinese guzheng, pipa, erhu, and more, whilst seamlessly entwining with western drum kits, bass, guitar, piano and strings. The result is a beautifully blended combination of classic Chinese heritage, Dai nation folk history with western influences. 

Tracks: Ga Guang Dance / Drunken Song on the Stone Fish Lake / Nian Nu Jiao Crossing Lake Dongting / The Moon Before Dawn / Vastness / The Affections of the Dai Nation / Wild Geese over the Sands / Xiao Baicai / Nian Nu Jiao Crossing Lake Dongting

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