Ming
General Info
Year: 1999
Duration: c. 15:00
Difficulty: (see Ratings for explanation)
Publisher: CMC
Cost: Score and Parts - $22.40 | Downloadable (PDF) - $10.99
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Program Notes
This piece was inspired by a Chinese poem written by Lee Shin from the Tang dynasty. It is about a powerful musician who plays a wind instrument made of wood and leaves. When he plays, the magical sound lures the spirits in the mountains, birds in the sky, animals in the forest, and even the winds, clouds, dust and rain dance with the music. These images suggested to me the idea of writing a dramatic composition with a calling to the forces of nature. I borrowed the Chinese word Ming, meaning euphony or resonance, to depict an exotic sound environment created by a single performer with multiple instruments. The soloist plays both the role of the instigator and the enchanted natural or supernatural beings. Besides showcasing the great virtuosity and musicality of the performer, this work also combines some theatrical elements such as movements and vocalization, from Buddist-like chanting to the intense Peking Opera style.
This composition was commissioned by percussionist Christine Aiyun Huang through a grant from the Ontario Arts Council[1]
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Commercial Discography
MING
SKU: CD-CMCCD 14409
Call Number:
Organization: Penderecki String Quartet
Media Type: CD
Year of Release: 2009
Record Label: Centrediscs / Centredisques
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Works for Percussion by this Composer
Ballade for An Ancient Warrior - Multiple Percussion; Voice; Chamber Ensemble
Bao Miao - Percussion Duo; Flute; Harp; Viola
Doubles (Alice HO) - Percussion Quartet
Evolving Elements - Marimba; String Quartet
Forest Rain - Marimba/Vibraphone
Kami - Marimba; Percussion Trio
Kuklõn - Marimba
MaViBa - Marimba; Violin; Double Bass
Melange - Percussion Quartet; String Orchestra
Ming - Multiple Percussion
Radiantia: Concerto for Solo Percussion & Orchestra - Multiple Percussion; Orchestra
Sun Goddess (concerto for drumming percussion quartet and orchestra) - Percussion Quartet; Orchestra
TorQ Machine - Percussion Quartet; Electronics
WAR! - Multiple Percussion; Pianos (2); Electronics; Speaking Voices
Wolves - Multiple Percussion; Electronics
Woman Runs With Wolves - Multiple Percussion; Electronics
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