Masterpieces of Pipa and Qin
In July 2005, Cheng Yu released a new solo CD, Masterpieces of Pipa and Qin Music. The recording contains a varied selection of solo pipa and qin pieces from the traditional instrumental repertoire. Some pieces are accompanied on the xiao by Li Xiangting and Wang Ciheng. The CD is published by China Arts, catalogue number CA8099.

Track list:

  1. White Snow in Sunny Spring (pipa, suite style, 1818)
  2. Wild Geese Descending on the Sandy Beach (qin & xiao, 1910)
  3. Dragon Boat (pipa, folk style)
  4. Dance of the Yi People (pipa, 1964)
  5. Flute and Drum at Sunset (pipa & xiao, civil style, 1790s)
  6. Flowing Water (qin solo, 1425)
  7. Three Variations on Plum Blossom (qin & xiao,1425)
  8. Ambushed on Ten Sides (pipa, martial style, 1818)

The CD is now available at £12 each (including postage). To obtain a copy, please contact Cheng Yu.


Copyright Cheng Yu, J. Joseph, 2005. All rights reserved.