[Erhu, Classical] Jiang Jianhua (姜建华) - The Four Seasons In Japan (日本の四季) (2001) [FLAC]

Jiang Jianhua (姜建华) - The Four Seasons In Japan (日本の四季) (2001)
| FLAC+CUE | 236MB | Erhu, Classical | Victor Entertainment/Japan |

Released in 2001 by Victor Entertainment, The Four Seasons in Japan (日本の四季) is a serene and exquisitely crafted instrumental album by world-renowned erhu virtuoso Jiang Jianhua (姜建华). Known for her ability to bridge Eastern and Western classical traditions, Jiang brings a fresh, deeply emotional interpretation to 14 beloved Japanese melodies, each themed around the changing seasons.

The album is divided into four sections—Spring (春), Summer (夏), Autumn (秋), and Winter (冬)—each capturing the spirit and natural beauty of Japan through the soulful voice of the erhu. The album opens with “花 (Hana),” a gentle and elegant tribute to spring’s blossoms, followed by “早春賦 (Sōshunfu)” and “花の街 (Hana no Machi),” both performed with delicate phrasing that evokes a sense of renewal and grace.

The summer section shines with nostalgic warmth. “浜辺の歌 (Hamabe no Uta)” and “夏は来ぬ (Natsu wa Kinu)” flow with a tranquil seaside charm, while “夏の思い出 (Natsu no Omoide)” stands out as a deeply sentimental highlight. Jiang’s expressive playing gives each melody emotional nuance that transcends language.

In autumn, tracks like “赤とんぼ (Akatonbo)” and “紅葉 (Momiji)” radiate gentle melancholy and reflect the fleeting beauty of falling leaves. Finally, the winter set brings quiet introspection, with “冬の夜～冬の星座 (Fuyu no Yoru / Fuyu no Seiza)” and “雪の降る街を (Yuki no Furu Machi wo)” capturing the stillness and purity of snowy landscapes.

The Four Seasons in Japan is a meditative and poetic journey through time and nature. Jiang Jianhua’s erhu speaks with tenderness and elegance, making this album a timeless celebration of seasonal beauty and cross-cultural artistry.

专辑名称：二胡が奏でる 日本の四季
专辑艺人：姜建华
発売日：2001/06/27

Tracklist:
Spring (春)
1. 花
2. 早春賦
3. 花の街
Summer (夏)
4. 浜辺の歌
5. 夏は来ぬ
6. 我は海の子
7. 夏の思い出
Autumn (秋)
8. 赤とんぼ
9. 里の秋
10. 旅愁
11. 紅葉
Winter (冬)
12. 冬の夜～冬の星座
13. ペチカ
14. 雪の降る街を

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