Romantic scenic mood based on a composition by the Emperor Xuang Zong of the Tang dynasty. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Pastoral romantic mood based on a poem of the Tang dynasty describing country girls washing silk on a river bank. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Romantic PAIXIAO solo slowly developing to joyful agitated ending; based on a Tang dynasty tune written down by a court musician Bai Mingda in the 9th century. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Calm descriptive PIPA melody to pompous film ending; the Tang dynasty tune was recently transcribed into modern notation by associate professor Ye Dong of the Shanghai Music Conservatory. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Romantic expressive XIAO tune with PIPA accompaniment; describes the homesickness of a Han dynasty princess. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Female chorus and orchestra; this melody was written to a poem by the Tang dynasty poet Wang Wie. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
DI solo describing the beauty of the Hua Qing Palace, an imperial summer resort of the Tang dynasty. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Descriptive pastoral mood followed by a vivid dance developing to climax, based on a Tang dynasty sword dance. Alternative version from 2:47. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Folk dance with choir dating back to Jin dynasty (265-419), originated in the land of Wu (south of Yangtze River). Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.
Instrumental ensemble developing to a nationalistic pompous and glorious choral hymn with grand film ending. Authentic digitale Vintage stereo recording from 1986, newly remastered 2023.