The yellow river, music of the chinese culture revolution, xian xinghai. Qu jiang qing yangqin, shanghai film chinese orchestra, qu chun quan. Xian xinghai sinn sing hoi 1905 1945 yellow river cantata. Xian xinghai yellow river cantata2006 marco poloflac. Ode to the yellow river the yellow river cantata 7. Orchestra based on the yellow river cantata by xian xinghai arr. Xian xinghai wrote the yellow river cantata at yanan in 1939, allegedly in a cave in just six days, during the sino. Xians influence in chinese music won him the title peoples composer. Yellow river yangqin concerto by geng chen fu, mingqing guo, chunquan qu. Xian xinghai s yellow river piano concerto is one of the two prescribed set works for ib hl and sl for examination in 2014, the other being prokofievs classical symphony. I was just wondering if this is the original work that. The yellow river piano concerto simplified chinese. Originating in the bayan har mountains in qinghai province of western china, it flows through nine provinces, and it empties into the bohai sea near the city of dongying in shandong.
Buy yellow river piano concerto by xian xinghai, traditional, san ton, adrian leaper, slovak radio symphony orchestra, chengzong yin from amazons classical music store. According to pianist composer wash xinghai yellow river cantata creative adaptation piano concerto works, produced in china a particular historical period, as the musical work of art that does not affect its due artistic value, he influenced generations of chinese music. Customers and visitors can download classical music in high quality flac or mp3 and find out more about classical music. Xian xinghai, wang xi ling, yuan fang, riccardo caramella, beijing broadcasting symphony orchestra xian xinghai. Xinghai xian june 1905 30 october 1945 alternative namestransliterations. It was based on the yellow river cantata, yet the work here is titled symphonic chorus yellow river at least as far as the. When he was 7 years old his grandfather died and his mother took him to go to singapore where he first interacted with music in singapores foster elementary school. Xian xinghai yellow river piano concerto, mvts i, ii. Based on the cantata of the same name by the famous chinese composer xian xinghai 19051945, the concerto. Composed in yanan in early 1939 during the second sinojapanese war, the work was inspired by a patriotic poem by guang weiran, which was also adapted as the lyrics. Yellow river concerto by xian xinghai, chu wanghua, yin.
Song of the yellow river boatman, concerto in d major for piano and orchestra, the yellow river concerto. Friends of hkco gallery rental services audiovisual products souvenirs free score download. Yellow river by xinghai xian study score sheet music for. Anchored by the yellow river concerto, the release also features traditional chinese songs which have been arranged to reflect the lush romantic tradition in which yundi excels. Since xian s father died before he was born, the impoverished boy drifted from place to place with his mother. Xian xinghai yellow river concerto 2 pianos piano sheet music.
Rachmaninoff and tchaikovsky may have influenced it and lang lang has included it in his repertoire. Yellow river piano concerto yundi libased on at the yellow river cantata by xian xinghai arranged by yin chengzong, chu. During his life, xian xinghai wrote two symphonies, an opera, four choral works and hundreds of songs, but the yellow river cantata is the work he is remembered for. Xian xinghai was one of the earliest generation of chinese composers influenced by western classical music and has influenced generations of chinese musicians. In addition to butterfly lovers, the yellow river piano concerto is the most famous chinese orchestral composition. However xian s own eminent status is only posthumous. During world war ii, he composed his yellow river cantata, which is still one of the most beloved works in the chinese musical canon.
Since its politicised premiere in 1969 during the cultural revolution, the concerto has become popular in china and amongst overseas chinese nationalists. Xian s influence in chinese music won him the title peoples composer. Piano concerto edition eulenburg paperback august 1, 2009 by xian xinghai composer. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The composer of yellow river cantata xian xinghai, was born on june, 1905 in macau, a poor boatman family. Its completely free to download and try the listed sheet music.
The yellow river cantata is music of great enthusiasm and great fun to perform and listen to. Yellow river piano concerto download free sheet music and scores. This is a novel by yin, chu wang hua, liu zhuang, etc. Stream adfree with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The yellow river piano concerto by wanghua chu, zhuang liu, li hong sheng. Listen to concerto in d major for piano and orchestra, the yellow river concerto. The yellow river or huang he listen help info is the second longest river in china, after the yangtze river, and the sixth longest river system in the world at the estimated length of 5,464 km 3,395 mi. Xian xinghai sinn sing hoi 1905 1945 yellow river cantata 1939 arranged for piano and orchestra by. Huang he xiezouqu is a piano concerto arranged by a collaboration between chinese composers, including yin chengzong and chu wanghua, and based on the yellow river cantata by composer xian xinghai. Yellow river piano concerto, the wind repertory project. Since its politicized premiere in 1969 during the cultural revolution, the concerto has become popular in china and amongst overseas chinese.
Analysis of the yellow river concerto essay example graduateway. Print and download yellow river concerto sheet music. Xian xinghai yellow river piano concerto, mvts i, ii, iii. Based on the yellow river cantata by xian xinghai 19051945 arranged by yin chengzong, chu wa. Xinghai xian albums, pictures naxos classical music. Analysis of the yellow river concerto composed by xian xinghai, arranged by yin chengzhong. Score sheet music by xian xinghai, chu wanghua, yin chengzong. The yellow river as a piano concerto was certainly one.
And yes, xinghai concert hall is named in memory of him. Xian composed in all the major musical forms two symphonies, a violin concerto, four large scale choral works, nearly 300 songs and an opera, and is best known for the yellow river cantata upon. The yellow river cantata was composed by xian xinghai in the 1930s. Yundi li yellow river piano concerto and the yellow river. During the cultural revolution 19661976, when all the western and some chinese art was forbidden, the pianist yin chengzong arranged the yellow river cantata into a concerto for piano and orchestra, by the name of yellow river piano concerto 1969. Huanghe dahechang is a cantata by chinese composer xian xinghai 19051945. It was originally directed by jiang qing, wife of chairman mao, and since its. The yellow river piano concerto was a gem of the chinese culture in the 20th century, which was written in the western classical music form and was highly influenced by the western music in the romantic era. Ode to the yellow river and more from xian xinghai. Yellow river piano concerto study score series softcover composed by xian xinghai. The yellow river cantata not only inspires all chinese to be patriotic, but is itself a testament of the pride and confidence of the chinese nation. Second solo concert was in aug, 2015, also in the ccp little theater. Biography and work for xinghai xian, listen to classical music and albums or compositions by xinghai xian online.
The yellow river piano concerto by shanghai philharmonic orchestra now. Yellow river by xinghai xian full score sheet music for. The yellow river cantata and piano concerto liu wenjin. The yellow river piano concerto was composed by a group of chinese composerpianists in 1969 and is based on the yellow river cantata, composed in 1939 by the famous chinese composer, xian xinghai 19051945. Chandos records is one of the worlds premier classical music record companies, best known for its ground breaking search for neglected musical gems. Xian xinghai xian xinghai although he composed in all the major musical forms two symphonies, a violin concerto, four large scale choral works, nearly 300 songs and an opera, he is best known for his yellow river cantata upon which the yellow river concerto for piano and orchestra is based. Although he composed in all the major musical forms two symphonies, a violin concerto, four large scale choral works, nearly 300 songs and an opera, he is best known for his yellow river cantata xian xinghai the baroque orchestra of new jersey. Composed by the central philharmonic orchestra based on the yellow river cantata by xian xinghai arr. I was just wondering if this is the original work that the famous yellow river concerto was based on. The yellow river piano concerto based on the yellow river cantata by xian xinghai. Xian xinghai, the central philharmonic orchestra chorus, hong kong symphony orchestra yellow river cantata. Although he composed in all the major musical forms two symphonies, a violin concerto, four large scale choral works, nearly 300 songs and an opera, he is best known for his yellow river cantata upon which the yellow river concerto for piano and orchestra is based. As the yellow river piano concerto is a new set work and quite unusual in style and structure this resource builds on music teachers april 2012.
1423 1491 1116 238 252 912 828 1421 696 1101 1319 866 451 58 1387 897 535 1402 419 39 1460 1270 829 665 635 489 597 1043 1133 883 647 658 284 1450 1008