Dragon Rhyme

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Clarinet in Eb, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Clarinet in Bb 3, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 1, Alto Saxophone 2, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, Trumpet in Bb 1, Trumpet in Bb 2, Trumpet in Bb 3, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Bass Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion 1, Triangle, Tom-tom, Percussion 2, Glockenspiel, Suspended Cymbal, Tom-tom, Tam-Tam, Percussion 3, Bell, Suspended Cymbal, Tam-Tam, Bass Drum, Wooden Board, Harp — Dragon Rhyme for symphonic band is in two movements: I. Mysteriously-Harmoniously and II. Energetically.xa0 The first movement is lyrical, and the second powerful.xa0 Featuring the basic intervals found in Beijing Opera music, the thematic material in both movements is matched, and used economically for development throughout the work.xa0 The instrumental texture is rich in colors, from transparent and delicate to angular and strong.xa0 Taking the image of the dragon, which is auspicious, fresh, and vivid, the music is layered and multidimensional.xa0 It symbolizes eastern culture.xa0 When it meets the world, it becomes a part of the global family.—Chen Yi