| This is a famous ancient guqin masterpiece called "Guangling San" transcribed by guzheng master Wang Changyuan for guzheng solo. Liu Fang performed this piece during the concert at City Theater of Paris on May 8, 2006. The original guqin solo was composed by the renowned scholar and guqin master, Ji Kang, one of the "seven gentlemen in the bamboo forest" in the Wei period (3rd century). www.liufangmusic.net Guzheng (where "Gu" and "Zheng" stand for "ancient" and "zither" or "harp") is one of the most popular traditional instruments from China. It's beautiful and mellow sounds are very attractive. Pipa soloist Liu Fang also has also an excellent command of guzheng playing, particularly for classical styles, as evidenced in this piece. About the music: www.philmultic.com The original guqin solo was composed by the renowned scholar and guqin master, Ji Kang, one of the "seven gentlemen in the bamboo forest" in the Wei period (3rd century). It is said to recount a story in the epoch of the Warring States (around 3rd century BC) about Nie Zheng assassinating the King of the Han Kingdom to avenge the murder of his father. The entire piece is filled with overpowering momentum; the style is unique, expressing deep feelings with intense fight scenes. According to history, the composer, Ji Kang, who refused to serve the tyrant emperor Sima, was persecuted and finally killed by the order of the Emperor. Ji Kang performed this tune for his friends and faithful students on the site ... |
