Five elements with Chinese and western instruments by Zhou Long Clarinet - Sheet Music
By Zhou Long
20240941
Five elements
20240941
20240941
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Chamber ensemble (Chinese & western instruments) (dizi, clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, cello) - Moderately Difficult to Difficult
SKU: OU.9780193412828
With Chinese and western instruments. Composed by Zhou Long. This edition: with Chinese and western instruments. Mixed Ensemble. Score. 56 pages. Duration 25'. Oxford University Press #9780193412828. Published by Oxford University Press (OU.9780193412828).ISBN 9780193412828. 12 x 8 inches.
For dizi, clarinet, percussion, pipa, erhu, and violoncello
The concept of the Five Elements was a central aspect of traditional Chinese thought. Here each of the Five Elements is characterised in an individual movement. In the first movement metal is represented by metallic percussion, while in the second movement marimba and claves are used to portray wood. In the third movement a slower and expansive texture is employed to signify water, and rhythmic drumming is used to illustrate the heat of fire, the subject of movement four. A majestic yet peaceful final movement portrays Earth, where all the elements are transformed into a perfect balance.
