[Guzheng, Folk] Various Artists - Yu Nu Zheng Jing (玉女筝经 Ngọc Nữ Tranh Kinh) (2008) [NRG]

Various Artists - Yu Nu Zheng Jing (玉女筝经 Ngọc Nữ Tranh Kinh)
| NRG (Audio CD Image) | 417 MB | Guzheng, Folk, Instrumental | 2008 |

Released in 2008 by Treasure Island Sound (TIS) Hong Kong, Yu Nu Zheng Jing is a captivating collection of guzheng performances that elegantly bridges traditional Chinese folk music with refined instrumental artistry. Featuring a variety of accomplished artists, this album showcases the guzheng’s expressive versatility, from delicate melodic flourishes to resonant, cascading arpeggios, making it a truly immersive listening experience for both connoisseurs and newcomers to the instrument.

The album opens with the classic “Gao Shan Liu Shui (High Mountain and Flowing Water),” immediately demonstrating the instrument’s dynamic range and emotive depth. Tracks such as “Cai Yun Zhui Yue (Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon)” and “Xi Jiang Yue” carry a poetic elegance, weaving pastoral imagery with intricate plucked textures. The multi-part interpretations of “Jiao Chuang Ye Yu (Night Rain Falling on the Banana Leaves Outside the Window)”—divided into dynamic, high-frequency, and low-frequency sections—highlight the guzheng’s subtle tonal variations and the performers’ meticulous attention to nuance.

Emotional storytelling remains at the heart of the album. “Liang Zhu (The Butterfly Lovers)” offers a tender, narrative-driven performance, capturing the tragic romance of the legendary tale with both sensitivity and technical finesse. Pieces like “Bie Ye Nan” and “Yang Guan San Die” showcase rhythmic sophistication and the guzheng’s capacity to convey both introspection and grandeur. The closing track, “Zhuang Tai Qiu Si (Autumn Thoughts at the Dressing Table),” evokes a gentle, reflective mood, providing a contemplative conclusion to the listening journey.

The inclusion of bonus tracks, including a reprise of “Gao Shan Liu Shui” and the evocative “Feelings With The Maple Leaves,” adds further richness and emotional resonance. Overall, Yu Nu Zheng Jing is a beautifully curated album that highlights the guzheng’s lyrical power, blending tradition with expressive storytelling. It is a must-listen for anyone seeking serene, sophisticated instrumental music that carries both historical depth and timeless elegance.

專輯名稱：玉女筝经
艺术家：群星
出版发行：香港TIS唱片公司(Tresure Island Sound)
唱片编号：1:1 Direct
发行时间：2008年

Tracklist:
1.高山流水 Cao San Lưu Thủy
Gao Shan Liú Shuĭ
2.蕉窗夜雨（动态部分）Tiêu Song Dạ Vũ (Động Thái Bộ Phân)
Jiao Chuang Yè Yŭ (Dòng Tài Bù Fen)
3.彩云追月 Thải Vân Truy Nguyệt
Căi Yún Zhui Yuè
4.西江月 Tây Giang Nguyệt
Xi Jiang Yuè
5.梁祝 Lương Chúc
Liáng Zhù
6.蕉窗夜雨（高频部分）Tiêu Song Dạ Vũ (Cao Tần Bộ Phân)
Jiao Chuang Yè Yŭ (Gao Pín Bù Fen)
7.蕉窗夜雨（低频部分）Tiêu Song Dạ Vũ (Đê Tần Bộ Phân)
Jiao Chuang Yè Yŭ (Di Pín Bù Fen)
8.别亦难 Biệt Diệc Nan
Bié Yì Nán
9.阳关三叠 Dương Quan Tam Điệp
Yáng Guan San Dié
10.阿瓦新歌 A Ngõa Tân Ca
A Wă Xin Ge
11.妆台秋思 Trang Đài Thu Tư
Zhuang Tái Qiu Si

Bonus Track:
高山流水 High Mountain And Floating Water
片片枫叶情 Feelings With The Maple Leaves

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