One Piano, Two Cultures
- Label
- Grand Piano
- EAN / barcode
- 747313994816
- Release date
- 9 May 2025
- Type
- Album
More info
This album presents a selection of early piano works by six of China's most internationally acclaimed composers. The pieces explore elements of Chinese and Western traditions, although most are rooted in a traditional national style derived from Chinese opera or folk music. They evoke characteristic Chinese instrumental sounds, particularly percussion – gongs, drums, chimes and bells – from diverse sources, including Peking Opera and ballads. Pianist Kiu Tung Poon has performed internationally and is admired for her 'lively and authoritative' playing ( American Record Guide ) and her 'lyrical and emotionally nuanced' interpretations ( Woodstock Times ).
Tracklist
- 01 Guessing 04:14
- 02 2 Chinese Bagatelles: No. 1. Yu Diao 01:20
- 03 2 Chinese Bagatelles: No. 2. Small Beijing Gong 00:34
- 04 Song Beneath the Moon 02:27
- 05 Petit Flowers: I. Morningstar Lily 01:39
- 06 Petit Flowers: II. Cerise 01:17
- 07 Petit Flowers: III. Black Peony 01:24
- 08 Petit Flowers: IV. Dot Flower 01:26
- 09 Petit Flowers: V. Golden Flower 01:10
- 10 Theme & Variations 02:13
- 11 Watching Village Opera 01:07
- 12 4 Tunes From Hainan Island: No. 1. Li Li Mei Tune 00:52
- 13 4 Tunes From Hainan Island: No. 2. Sui Man Tune 00:35
- 14 4 Tunes From Hainan Island: No. 3. Luo Ni Tune 00:47
- 15 4 Tunes From Hainan Island: No. 4. Diao Sheng Tune 01:03
- 16 Five Colors: I. Gong. Peking Opera 00:48
- 17 Five Colors: II. Zhi. Snow 01:02
- 18 Five Colors: III. Shang. Folk Tune 00:31
- 19 Five Colors: IV. Yu. Mist. Dream. Rain. 02:47
- 20 Five Colors: V. Jiao. Shaman 01:44
- 21 Ba Ban 06:07
- 22 Ji‐Dong‐Nuo 03:32
- 23 Pianogongs 06:54
- 24 Pianobells 10:20
Source: MusicBrainz
