Ripples of Sound
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01
Early Spring in the Mountain Village
Rich in the flavor of Cantonese folk music, this piece expresses the joy of farmers in spring and their praise of the natural world.
山鄉春早 (廣東樂曲)
本曲充滿廣東民間音樂的風味，描繪農人春耕時的喜悅與對大自然的讚美。
02
Intermezzo (2015; revised 2025)
composed by Alan Lau
Originally written for the Sino-Electric Explorations concert in 2015, Intermezzo employs a minimalist style that evokes the sound of a flowing stream. This revised version features both heterophonic textures, common in Asian music, and contrapuntal interplay between the erhu and cello.
間奏曲 (2015年創作; 2025 年改編)
劉嘉麟作曲
原為2015年《中華電樂探索》音樂會所創作，此曲採用了簡約主義，以模擬流水潺潺之聲。2025年的新版本融合了亞洲音樂中常見的支聲複音(heterophony)技巧以及西方的對位手法(counterpoint), 以達到二胡與大提琴旋律之間的微妙交織。
03
In the Deep Bamboo Forest
solo for hulusi, arranged by Zhongxi Wu
The hulusi is a bamboo mouth organ traditionally played by the Dai and other ethnic groups in Yunnan province. The instrument conveys a sense of calm and serenity. This piece reflects the peaceful experience of strolling through a dense bamboo forest.
竹林深處
葫蘆絲獨奏
葫蘆絲為中國雲南省傣族及其他少數民族常用的竹製吹奏樂器，音色溫潤柔和。本曲描繪漫步於竹林之中所感受到的靜謐與安詳。
04
Two Miniature Pieces by Ravel
i. Pavane from Ma mère l’Oye (1910)
ii. Minuet (1904?)
In commemoration of the 150th anniversary of the birth of French composer Maurice Ravel (1875–1937)—whose works sometimes reflect subtle Asian musical influences—this arrangement pairs a gentle pavane with a more lively minuet, echoing the Renaissance custom of contrasting dance forms such as the pavane and galliard.
為紀念法國作曲家拉威爾（1875–1937）誕辰150週年——尤其拉氏作品作品中展現出的亞洲音樂影響——是次溫柔的帕凡/孔雀舞(pavane)與較為輕快的小步舞曲(Minuet)結合，呼應了文藝復興時期孔雀舞與蓋里爾舞(galliard)那帶有對比的傳統組合。
05
Humoresque
for erhu, guzheng, ruan and cello quartet, composed by Anton Dvořák
Described as “the most famous small piano work ever written after Beethoven’s Für Elise,” this charming piece was inspired by Dvořák’s time in New York between 1892 and 1895, adapted here for Chinese and Western instruments.
幽默曲
德沃夏克作曲
這首迷人的作品被譽為「繼貝多芬《給愛麗絲》之後最著名的小型鋼琴曲」，靈感來自捷克作曲家德沃夏克於1892至1895年旅居紐約期間的創作，此版本特別改編為中西合璧的器樂合奏。
06
Sending Love
composed by Yong Sun
Composed by renowned dizi performer Sun Yong, Sending Love features the Chinese flute called the dizi. This piece draws inspiration from xintianyou, a style of expressive folk singing from the northern Shaanxi province. The composition captures the spirit of roaming love songs, showcasing the emotional depth and expressive virtuosity of the dizi.
信天遊傳情
本曲由著名笛子演奏家孫勇創作，以中國笛子為主角，靈感來自陝北地區的傳統信天遊民歌。作品呈現這種放歌高原的民間情歌風格，展現笛子的深情表達與高超技巧。
07
Seaview (2025)
by Alan Lau
Inspired by a trip to Comox last November to visit a longtime friend, Sea View rekindles Alan’s deep connection to the sea—especially meaningful after nearly a decade of living in northern BC away from the ocean. Like the earlier work Intermezzo, this new composition continues the composer’s exploration of new sonic possibilities for traditional Chinese instruments.
望海
靈感來自作曲家去年十一月到溫哥華島探望朋友之旅，觸發了對大海的各種思緒。與之前的《間奏曲》類似，此曲展現了作曲家對中國傳統樂器聲響的持續探索。
Seaview by Alan Lau (2017)
08
Butterfly Lovers
erhu, guzheng, sheng trio; composed by Zhanhe Hao & Gang Cheng
Among China’s most cherished love stories is that of Liang Shanbo and Zhu Yingtai (“Liang and Zhu”)—star-crossed lovers whose devotion to love defied death itself. At what should have been a tragic end, the couple transformed into a pair of butterflies at Liang’s grave, destined to remain together in love’s eternal embrace.
梁祝主題
何占豪和陳鋼作曲
中國最膾炙人口的愛情傳說之一，講述梁山伯與祝英台這對命途多舛的戀人至死不渝, 撼天動地的愛情。最後兩人在梁山伯的墓前化作一雙蝴蝶，消失在永恆。
09
Dance of the Willow
Korean folk song, featuring guzheng
This vibrant Korean folk tune celebrates the arrival of spring. As people parade joyously with flower wreaths in hand, the music captures the energy and festive spirit of the season. This piece features the traditional Chinese zither, guzheng.
柳都之舞
這首朝鮮民謠熱情洋溢，表現春天來臨之際，人們手持花環參與節慶遊行的歡樂場景，音樂充滿生氣與節日氣氛。
10
Picking Tea Leaves and Chasing Butterflies
(a virtuosic rendition; 2025) – composed by Yong Sun
Based on a beloved folk melody from Fujian, this lively piece highlights the technical brilliance of the dizi. Evoking scenes of rural life, from tea picking to playful butterfly chases, it blends charm, cultural richness, and virtuosic performance.
採茶撲蝶
(炫技; 2025) 孫勇作曲
採茶撲蝶是一首非常流行的福建民歌，描寫年輕的姑娘們採茶時捉蝴蝶的歡樂情景。此曲以這首民歌為旋律主題，充分展示竹笛的華麗技巧，並大膽嘗試以內花舌技巧達到急速吐奏的效果。
11
Love Song on a Mongolian Prairie
composed by Yong Sun (2025)
Love Song on a Mongolian Prairie was written for the dizi. This evocative work captures the vastness and emotional depth of the Mongolian prairie. With sweeping melodies and folk-inspired phrasing, it showcases the instrument’s expressive power and the spirit of nomadic life.
草原情歌
孫勇作曲(2025)
此曲為笛子獨奏作品，以遼闊壯麗的蒙古草原為背景，旋律悠揚動人，情感深沉，融合民族風情與藝術性，展現笛子的豐富表現力與遊牧生活的詩意。
12
Click Go the Shears
Australian folk song, arranged by Jirong Huang
This song is a classic Australian folk tune from the 19th-century shearing sheds. It reflects the rhythmic clicking of manual sheep shearing before the advent of electricity. The music brings to life the labour and camaraderie of rural Australian life.
剪羊毛
這首澳洲民歌起源於19世紀的工棚時代，當時工人使用尚未電動化的手剪刀，因此在剪羊毛時發出了節奏明快的「喀噠」聲。本曲描繪了澳洲農村的勞作節奏與同袍之情。