[Classical, Pipa] Zhang Hong Yan - Ambush On All Sides (十面埋伏) (2006) [FLAC]

Zhang Hong Yan - Ambush On All Sides (十面埋伏) (2006)
| FLAC+CUE | 296MB | Classical, Pipa, Folk, Instrumental | Covers |

Ambush On All Sides is a remarkable 2006 album by renowned Chinese pipa virtuoso Zhang Hong Yan, released by Channel Classics. This collection offers an exquisite showcase of traditional Chinese classical music, blending technical mastery with deep emotional expression. With a total runtime of over an hour, the album brings together some of the most iconic and challenging compositions for the pipa, the Chinese lute-like plucked instrument known for its bright, percussive tone and expressive range.

Opening with “Dragon Boat,” the album immediately immerses the listener in the rhythmic vitality and ceremonial spirit of Chinese folk tradition. “Falling Snow Flakes Dotting the Verdant Trees” follows with delicate textures and lyrical grace, demonstrating Zhang’s refined control over dynamics and phrasing. The centerpiece, “Ambush On All Sides” (十面埋伏), is a legendary piece in the pipa repertoire—fierce, dramatic, and intense, depicting the historic Battle of Gaixia. Zhang performs it with extraordinary precision and emotional depth, capturing the chaotic clashing of armies and the tragedy of war.

Other highlights include the serene and poetic “Moonlit Night at the Flowery River in Spring,” the bright elegance of “White Snow In Early Spring,” and the majestic yet sorrowful “King Chu Doffs His Armor.” These works illustrate a wide emotional palette, from joy and nostalgia to melancholy and heroism.

Throughout the album, Zhang Hong Yan's artistry stands out—not only in her technical brilliance but in her ability to convey narrative and mood through each note. Ambush On All Sides is more than a showcase of pipa technique; it is a masterful journey through the heart of Chinese musical heritage, making it an essential listen for lovers of traditional Asian music and classical instrumental performance alike.

专辑中文名: 十面埋伏
艺术家: 章红艳 Zhang Hong Yan
音乐类型: 民乐
唱片公司：Channel Classics
唱片编号：CCS SA 80106
发行时间: 2006年

Tracklist:
01. 龙船 Dragon Boat [0:04:55.59]
02. 飞花点翠 Falling Snow Flakes Dotting the Verdent Trees [0:05:00.30]
03. 春江花月夜 Moonlight Night at the Flowery River in Spring [0:09:24.54]
04. 阳春白雪 High Spring and Pure Snow [0:03:47.09]
05. 大浪淘沙 Great Waves Wash Away the Sand [0:05:08.21]
06. 十面埋伏 Ambush on All Sides [0:07:52.48]
07. 月儿高 The Rising Moon [0:12:23.18]
08. 塞上曲 A Homesick Song from the War Frontier [0:07:46.63]
09. 霸王卸甲 King Chu Doffs His Armor [0:10:21.45]

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