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Grand Piano

One Piano, Two Cultures - Early Piano Works by Contemporary

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Details

Composer
Yao Chen, Tan Dun, Zhou Long, Huang Ruo, Bright Sheng, Chen Yi
Artist
Kiu Tung Poon
Format
CD
Label
Grand Piano
Released
May 09, 2025
Catalog #
GP948
UPC
747313994816

About

This album presents a selection of early piano works by six of China's most internationally lauded composers. The pieces explore elements of Chinese and Western traditions though most are rooted in a traditional national style derived from Chinese opera or folk music. They evoke characteristic Chinese instrumental sonorities, especially percussion - gongs, drums, chimes and bells - from a variety of source material including Beijing Opera and ballads. Pianist Kiu Tung Poon has performed internationally and is admired for her 'lively and authoritative' playing (American Record Guide) and for her 'lyrical and emotionally nuanced' interpretations (Woodstock Times).

Tracklist 24 tracks

  1. 1 Guessing 04:14
    Track
    1
    Title
    Guessing
    Duration
    04:14
    Composer
    Chen Yi
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  2. 2 2 Chinese Bagatelles, Piano Solo for Children: No. 1. Yu Diao 01:20
    Track
    2
    Title
    2 Chinese Bagatelles, Piano Solo for Children: No. 1. Yu Diao
    Duration
    01:20
    Composer
    Chen Yi
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  3. 3 2 Chinese Bagatelles, Piano Solo for Children: No. 2. Small Beijing Gong 00:34
    Track
    3
    Title
    2 Chinese Bagatelles, Piano Solo for Children: No. 2. Small Beijing Gong
    Duration
    00:34
    Composer
    Chen Yi
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  4. 4 Song Beneath the Moon, Variations on the Theme of a Dai Folk Tune 02:23
    Track
    4
    Title
    Song Beneath the Moon, Variations on the Theme of a Dai Folk Tune
    Duration
    02:23
    Composer
    Long Zhou
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  5. 5 I. Morningstar Lily 01:39
    Track
    5
    Title
    I. Morningstar Lily
    Duration
    01:39
    Composer
    Bright Sheng
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  6. 6 II. Cerise 01:14
    Track
    6
    Title
    II. Cerise
    Duration
    01:14
    Composer
    Bright Sheng
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  7. 7 III. Black Peony 01:21
    Track
    7
    Title
    III. Black Peony
    Duration
    01:21
    Composer
    Bright Sheng
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  8. 8 IV. Dot Flower 01:24
    Track
    8
    Title
    IV. Dot Flower
    Duration
    01:24
    Composer
    Bright Sheng
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  9. 9 V. Golden Flower 01:09
    Track
    9
    Title
    V. Golden Flower
    Duration
    01:09
    Composer
    Bright Sheng
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  10. 10 Theme and Variations for Young Pianists 02:13
    Track
    10
    Title
    Theme and Variations for Young Pianists
    Duration
    02:13
    Composer
    Tan Dun
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  11. 11 Watching Village Opera 01:06
    Track
    11
    Title
    Watching Village Opera
    Duration
    01:06
    Composer
    Tan Dun
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  12. 12 No. 1. Li Li Mei Tune 00:52
    Track
    12
    Title
    No. 1. Li Li Mei Tune
    Duration
    00:52
    Composer
    Ruo Huang
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  13. 13 No. 2. Sui Man Tune 00:35
    Track
    13
    Title
    No. 2. Sui Man Tune
    Duration
    00:35
    Composer
    Ruo Huang
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  14. 14 No. 3. Luo Ni Tune 00:47
    Track
    14
    Title
    No. 3. Luo Ni Tune
    Duration
    00:47
    Composer
    Ruo Huang
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  15. 15 No. 4. Diao Sheng Tune 01:03
    Track
    15
    Title
    No. 4. Diao Sheng Tune
    Duration
    01:03
    Composer
    Ruo Huang
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  16. 16 I. Gong: Peking Opera 00:47
    Track
    16
    Title
    I. Gong: Peking Opera
    Duration
    00:47
    Composer
    Chen Yao
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  17. 17 II. Zhi: Snow 01:01
    Track
    17
    Title
    II. Zhi: Snow
    Duration
    01:01
    Composer
    Chen Yao
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  18. 18 III. Shang: Folk Tune 00:31
    Track
    18
    Title
    III. Shang: Folk Tune
    Duration
    00:31
    Composer
    Chen Yao
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  19. 19 IV. Yu: Mist… Dream… Rain… 02:44
    Track
    19
    Title
    IV. Yu: Mist… Dream… Rain…
    Duration
    02:44
    Composer
    Chen Yao
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  20. 20 V. Jiao: Shaman 01:43
    Track
    20
    Title
    V. Jiao: Shaman
    Duration
    01:43
    Composer
    Chen Yao
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  21. 21 Ba Ban 06:06
    Track
    21
    Title
    Ba Ban
    Duration
    06:06
    Composer
    Chen Yi
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  22. 22 Ji-Dong-Nuo 03:31
    Track
    22
    Title
    Ji-Dong-Nuo
    Duration
    03:31
    Composer
    Chen Yi
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  23. 23 Pianogongs 06:51
    Track
    23
    Title
    Pianogongs
    Duration
    06:51
    Composer
    Long Zhou
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon
  24. 24 Pianobells 10:22
    Track
    24
    Title
    Pianobells
    Duration
    10:22
    Composer
    Long Zhou
    Performer
    Kiu Tung Poon