Five elements
with Chinese and western instruments
by Zhou Long
Clarinet - Sheet Music

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.