[Violin, Piano] He Hongying & Yao Jue - Strad Violin And Steinway Piano - Timbre (2009) [NRG]

He Hongying & Yao Jue - Strad Violin And Steinway Piano - Timbre
| NRG | 288 MB | Violin, Piano, Neoclassical, Instrumental | 2009 |

Released in 2009 by Treasure Island Sound, Timbre (天霸 琴双绝) is a stunning collaboration between violinist Yao Jue and pianist He Hongying. This limited edition direct-cut recording brings together the majestic tones of a Stradivarius violin and a Steinway grand piano to reinterpret beloved Chinese classics and nostalgic pop standards with neoclassical grace and emotional subtlety.

The album opens with “Forget Him,” setting a gentle, melancholic tone with delicate phrasing and warm vibrato from the violin. Each track that follows is an elegant reimagining of timeless melodies, including patriotic pieces like “The River All Red (Man Jiang Hong)” and iconic old Shanghai tunes like “The Longest Night in Shanghai” and “Lover’s Tears.” These renditions feel cinematic—rich in atmosphere and steeped in romanticism.

Pianist He Hongying's accompaniment is both refined and expressive, often acting as an emotional anchor for the soaring violin lines. “Goodbye My Love” and “Take Care Tonight” highlight the duo’s synchronicity, delivering a restrained but deeply moving performance. “I Only Care About You,” made famous by Teresa Teng, is reinterpreted with haunting elegance, making it one of the album’s standout moments.

“Miss You Under Moonlight” appears twice, once as a slow, dreamy ballad and again in a livelier version, closing the album with dynamic contrast and poetic symmetry. The pristine audio quality and thoughtful arrangements elevate these familiar songs into artful instrumental gems.

Timbre is a beautiful fusion of classical technique and sentimental nostalgia. It offers listeners not only technical brilliance but also a deep emotional resonance—an exquisite journey through memory, love, and timeless melody.

专辑名称：天霸 琴双绝
专辑艺人：何红英 & 姚珏
唱片公司：TIS (Treasure lsland Sound)
唱片编号：TCD007（直刻限量版）
发行时间：2009年

Tracklist:
01. 忘记他 Forget Him
Vong Kí Tha
02. 满江红 The River All Red
Mãn Giang Hồng
03. 夜上海 The Longest Night In Shanghai
Dạ Thượng Hải
04. 情人的眼泪 Lover's Tears
Tình Nhân Đích Nhãn Lệ
05. 今宵多珍重 Take Care Tonight
Kim Tiêu Đa Trân Trọng
06. 再见 ！ 我的爱人 Goodbye My Love
Tái Kiến！Ngã Đích Ái Nhân
07. 我只在乎你 I Only Care About You
Ngã Chỉ Tại Hồ Nễ
08. 漫步人生路 Long Long Journey
Mạn Bộ Nhân Sinh Lộ
09. 明月千里寄相思 Miss You Under Moonlight
Minh Nguyệt Thiên Lí Kí Tương Tư
10. 你的眼神 The Miracle Of Your Eyes
Nễ Đích Nhãn Thần
11. 明月千里寄相思 （快版） Miss You Under Moonlight
Minh Nguyệt Thiên Lí Kí Tương Tư

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