Dizi
Start of Autumn revolves around describing “Liqiu”, one of the 24 solar terms. The combination of the distinctive sounds of traditional music and small-ensemble chamber music produce imaginative tunes which narrate how modern Chinese living in cities long for the country life of olden times....
The Little Cowherd was adapted from a folk music and dance with the same title, which was popular in Hebei Province. It was used as an antistrophic melody sung by a girl and a young boy, describing an interesting scene that a cowherd creates difficulties for a village girl when she asks the way. T...
“Summer in Turpan” is an adaptation of a Xinjiang folk song. Its warm and cheerful melody not only preserves the rich characteristics of the local ethnic groups, but also has an innovative and unique flavor....
Delivering Public Grain with Horse Carts is composed in the folk music style of northeast China. The passionate and lively piece adopts a simple and rustic tune to depict the joyful scene of farmers transporting grains from their bountiful harvest to be sold as public grains....
The “Spring on Xiang River” is a famous piece composed by Ning Baosheng in 1976. It has captivated many dizi performers all around China with its lively and refreshing tune. This piece tries to picture the lively spring scenery of Xiang River and the enthusiasm of the people living there as they b...
