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This album features works by composer Chen Yi, blending Chinese folk traditions with Western classical music. Highlights include *Momentum*, an orchestral piece inspired by ancient Chinese totems and the fluidity of calligraphic gestures, and the *Chinese Folk Dance Suite*, a violin concerto in all but name, drawing from traditional melodies like the Lion Dance and Uighur Muqam. Other works include *Dunhuang Fantasy*, which reflects the multicultural heritage of the Silk Road, and *Romance and Dance*, showcasing lyrical and dramatic elements inspired by Chinese instruments and opera.
Performed by the Singapore Symphony Orchestra under Lan Shui, with soloists Cho-Liang Lin, Yi-Jia Susanne Hou, and Kimberly Marshall, this recording captures Chen Yi's unique synthesis of cultural traditions, highlighting her mastery of orchestration and storytelling through music.
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