Beijing Rhyme

Description

Piccolo, Flute 1, Flute 2, Oboe 1, Oboe 2, English Horn, Clarinet in Bb 1, Clarinet in Bb 2, Bass Clarinet, Contrabass Clarinet, Bassoon 1, Bassoon 2, Contrabassoon, Horn in F 1, Horn in F 2, Horn in F 3, Horn in F 4, Trumpet 1, Trumpet 2, Trumpet 3, Trombone 1, Trombone 2, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Timpani, Percussion, Piano, Celesta, Harp, Violin 1, Violin 2, Viola, Cello, Contrabass — Commissioned by the Beijing Symphony Orchestra,Beijing Rhymewas first performed and recorded in September 2012 in Beijing, China, conducted by Tan Lihua. The work is divided into four movements: "Wind of Bell, Drum," which explores the pulse and sound of drum beating emanating from the Bell and Drum Towers on Gulou Street in Beijing, "Wind of Temple Fair," which imagines ancient trade markets held around a Temple, "Wind of a Beijing Rhyme," an orchestral interpretation of the Jing Yun Da Gu tradition of vocal storytelling, and "Wind of Hastily Beats," which mimics a rhythmic effect often utilized in Peking Opera.