In The Dreams of Zhou (Stephen Chin) for String Orchestra
The Emperor Zhou, who reigned in China around the ninth century BC, is generally attributed as the creator of the Iching which is a series of texts that help interpret thoughts and dreams. The work starts with an expanse of harmonics that shroud a truly plaintive melody. This leads into an energetic section that evoke many aspects of what one would imagine to be a vibrant life in ancient China. All sections of the orchestra are featured effectively. At one point all the main themes are combined to create a truly dreamlike state. The work concludes with thrilling cascades of repeated sixteenth notes.
Grade: 4 (High School A Grade) Duration: 5.30Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
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The Emperor Zhou, who reigned in China around the ninth century BC, is generally attributed as the creator of the Iching which is a series of texts that help interpret thoughts and dreams. The work starts with an expanse of harmonics that shroud a truly plaintive melody. This leads into an energetic section that evoke many aspects of what one would imagine to be a vibrant life in ancient China. All sections of the orchestra are featured effectively. At one point all the main themes are combined to create a truly dreamlike state. The work concludes with thrilling cascades of repeated sixteenth notes.
Grade: 4 (High School A Grade) Duration: 5.30Instrumentation: Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3/Viola, Cello, Double Bass.
