Zhou Long: The Ryme of Taigu, for orchestra. Exploring Tang dynasty Sino-Japanese exchange by imaginatively ressurrecting the ancient Chinese 'taigu' percussion tradition that later evolved inte Japanese 'taiko' drumming. All three movements in one file (attacca).
BBC Music Magazine: outstanding: 'This is a hugely seductive disc, full of gorgeous tunes and beautiful, intricate orchestral effects'; Klassik Heute: outstanding.