[Guqin, Folk] Various Artists - Ten Chinese Qin Classics (中国古琴十大名曲) (1996) [APE]

Various Artists - Ten Chinese Qin Classics (中国古琴十大名曲)
| APE+CUE | 213MB | Guqin, Folk, Instrumental | 1996 |

Ten Chinese Qin Classics, released in 1996 under the Marco Polo label, is a sublime collection of traditional Guqin masterpieces, performed by various distinguished artists. This album offers a rare and precious glimpse into the spiritual heart of Chinese classical music, highlighting ten of the most revered pieces ever written for the Guqin — an ancient seven-stringed zither known for its meditative tone and deep cultural resonance.

The album opens with “Yangguan Sandie” (Three Variations of Yang Pass), a melancholic farewell melody that has echoed through centuries, evoking the sorrow of parting. Each variation is delicately played, allowing the listener to feel the emotional nuance of each phrase. Following is the dramatic “Poem of Guangling,” an abbreviated version of a legendary piece associated with political resistance and philosophical depth.

“Flowing Water” stands as one of the most internationally recognized Guqin pieces, said to have inspired connections between Eastern and Western music. Here, its cascading notes are rendered with clarity and poetic rhythm. The introspective “Three Variations on the Plum Blossom Theme” offers elegant contrasts of resilience and beauty, while “Wild Geese on the Sandbank,” performed as a duet with the Xiao (bamboo flute), introduces a gentle yet haunting interplay between wind and string.

Other highlights include the folk-imbued “Boatmen’s Chant,” the philosophical dialogue in “Fisherman and Woodsman,” and “Mist Over the Xiao and Xiang Rivers,” a brief but evocative conclusion filled with atmospheric tension and lyrical grace.

As a whole, this compilation captures the essence of Guqin music—minimalist, meditative, and profound. It serves not only as a musical journey but also as a reflection on history, nature, and the human spirit. A must-have for lovers of traditional Chinese instrumental art and contemplative soundscapes.

专辑中文名: 中国古琴十大名曲
专辑艺人: 群星
音乐类型: 民乐
版本: 马可波罗
发行时间: 1996年

Tracklist:
01. 阳关三叠 Song Of Yangguan
02. 广陵散(节本) Poem Of Guangling
03. 流水 Flowing Water
04. 梅花三弄 Plum Blossom Melody
05. 平沙落雁(琴箫合奏) Wild Geese On The Sandbank (Duet For Qin And Xiao)
06. 楚歌 Song Of Chu
07. 欸乃 Boatmen's Chant
08. 渔樵问答 Dialogue Of Fisherman And Woodsman
09. 忆故人 Memories Of An Old Friend
10. 潇湘水云(节本) Mist Over The Xiao And Xiang Rivers (Excerpts)

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