16thNovember, 2008

This, the 34th meeting of the London Youlan Qin Society, was held at the home of Sarah Moyse in Southwest London.

Introduction

This yaji, as always, was very informal. We were pleased to welcome new member Du Min, Director of the Confucius Culture and Education Centre (UK). After an excellent lunch, all players played several pieces.

Music

The following music was played:
  1. Long Xiang Cao 龙翔操 (Soaring Dragon), played by Charlie Huang *
  2. Tian Lai 天籁 (Sounds of Nature), played by Julian Joseph *
  3. Yanguan San Die 阳关三叠 (Three Variations on the Yang Pass Theme), played by Brian Cox *
  4. Gao Shan 高山 (High Mountains), played by Brenda Li *
  5. Zui Weng Yin 醉 翁引 (The Drunken Old Man), played and sung by Marnix Wells *
  6. Guangling San 广 陵散 (first part), played by Marnix Wells #
  7. Meihua San Nong 梅花三弄 (Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme), played by Charlie Huang #
* Played on a qin  fitted with steel/nylon strings.
# Played on a qin made by Ma Weiheng fitted with silk strings.





    Brenda Li playing Gao Shan

         		Brian Cox playing Yangguan San Die
    		 Charlie Huang playing Long Xiang Cao


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