Various Artists - Chinese Classical Music(Box set)

The first part of this series on the appreciation of the Chinese classical music includes the recordings compiled according to the general coures of the Chinese muisic history.Having covered the musical works from different dynasties of ancient China,this part can be regarded as a "Historical part" of the series on the appreciation of the Chinese classical music.It consists of six albums arranged in the order of Pre-Qin, Han, Wei and the Six Dynasties, Tang, Song, Yuan, Ming and Qing. The editing arrangment of the series not only meets the demands of broad music lovers but also is suitable to the basic requirements in the instruction fo the Chinese music history.


The descriptions above are excerpted from the booklet which I've already uploaded.The booklet is in Chinese and English.It's a pity that one page of the booklet is missing.

PRE0QIN,HAN,WEI AND THE SIX DYNASTIES(770BC-580AD)–Sounds Left from Ancient Times
This series on the "Appriciation of Chinese Classical Music" consists of several independent albums covering the music of the Tang,Song,Yuan,Ming and Qing dynasties.Besides,we have edited this special album to cover the music of the Pre-Qin,Han,Wei and the Six dynasties.As a series introducing the Chinese classical music,it must start with this part.Although we cannot find exactly what the remote ancient Chinese music likes because of some historical
limitations(The way of music dissemination and succession influenced the development of notation system and even the recording techniques are a product of industrial civilization),it does not mean what the remote ancient music is
completely strange to us.In fact,through archacological excavation and some necessary recreation,today we still can
enjoy the "sounds left from ancient times"player on the musical instruments with a history of several thousand Years.It is authentic in a historical sense.

QING DYNASTY(1644-1911)–Wild Goose on the Peaceful Beach

The flourishing of town folk music forms the main stream of the Qing music.The folk songs and ballads,narrative
music,song-dance and instrumental music as well as the theatrical music all make a fuu development.We can find enough audio meterials about the theatrical music of that period because the genres and intonational systems were quite colorful and became more diverse which their different local features.So in this album of Qing music,we stress the instrumental music.We have selected ensembeles of strings and bamboo instruments or pieces played on other
instruments.These pieces are in various styles and to a larger extent,show the seculae tastes of the Qing music.Some of them such as the pipa pieces "Ambush All Around" and "Conqueror Xiang Yu's Triumphant Return" are selected in consideration of presenting the differences between the northern and southern styles of pipa playing.

Tracklist

CD1:PRE0QIN,HAN,WEI AND THE SIX DYNASTIES(770BC-580AD)–Sounds Left from Ancient Times
1.Chu Shang(Chime bells from Marquis Yi's tomb and Orchestra)
2.For Thoses Fallen for Their Country(Xun and Qin)
3.Flowing Water(Qin solo)
4.Qu Yuan Asking Way at the Freey Crossing(Chime Bells of Marqius Yi and Orchestra)
5.Chu Song(Xun and Orchestra)
6.18 Beats on the Hujia(Qin and song)
7.The Elegant Orchid in Jieshi Tune(Chime bells and Orchestra)
8.Three Variations on the Plum(Qin solo)
9.Wine Frolic(Qin solo)
10.Guangling Tune(Qin solo)
11.Pecture of Primitive Hunting(Bone-whistle and Orchestra)

CD2:TANG DYNASTY(618-907)–The Rainbow Skirt and the Feathered Coat
1.Bird Singing in Spring(Ensemble)
2.Drinking Music(String-pluched ensemble)
3.Spreading Golden Sand(Ensembel of Chinese musical instruments)
4.Prelude of Dance Music of Imperial Palace
5.Three Variations at Yngguan Pass(Qin solo)
6.Bodhisattva-like Barbarians(song)
7.Li Sao(Qin solo)
8.Flowers and Jade Trees at Back Courtyard(song)
9.Wang Zhaojun(Zheng ensemble)
10.Poplars and Willows in Spring(Silk string ensemble)
11.Rowing Dragon Boar(Bamboo flute solo)
12.Dance of Playing Swords(Zheng solo)
13.Drunkard(Silk string ensemble)
14.Vast Desert(Bili and Orchestra)
15.Battles Music for King Qin's Army(Chime bells and chorus)

CD3:SONG DYNASTY(960-1279)–Shadow of Apricot Blossoms
1.Xiaoxiang's Waters and Clouds(Qin solo)
2.Plums by the Ge River(Ensemble)
3.Shadows of Apricot Blossoms(Song with title of ci tune)
4.Jade Plum Blossoms(Ensemble)
5.Love for the Red Dress(Ensembel)
6.Short Drinking Music in Shang Mode(Song with title of ci tune)
7.Delicate Fragrance(Ensemble)
8.Scattered Shadows(Ensemble)
9.Ritual Songs for Yue:Chu Tune on Emperor Shun(Song with title of ci tune)
10.Jiao Shao(Ensemble)
11.Zhi Shao(Ensemble)
12.Song of Yangzhou in Andante(Song with title of ci tune)
13.Sorrows of Paring(Ensemble)
14.Ritual Song for Yue–Yue Xiang Ce Shang Tune(Song with title of ci tune)
15.Light Yellow Willows(Ensemble)
16.Green Pavilion Chant(Song with title of ci tune)
17.Lovely Melody(Ensemble)
18.Autumn Night Chant(Song with title of ci tune)
19.Ancient Lament(Ensemble)
20.The Immortal of Stone Lake(Ensemble)

The tracklist is a bit long, and it seemed to exceed the limitation of the number of words.I'll post the rest of it and other descriptions in comments as soon as this news become active!



Actually ,the names of the tracks are in ancient Chinese.So,it's really weird when it's translated to modern English.If you can't understand the name,just enjoy the music. Music is non-national boundary.



If you want to know about those instruments ,but can't find any results on google, try their Chinese names.

Pipa: 琵琶
Jinghu: 京胡
Qin： 古琴
Xiao: 萧
Bili: 筚篥
Bamboo flute: 竹笛
Chime bells (from Marquis Yi's tomb)： (曾侯乙)编钟
Xun: 埙
Bone-whistle: 骨哨
Zheng: 筝