Chang Ping: Oriental Wash Painting China National Symphony Orchestra & Lin Tao

• Chang Ping (b. 1972): Oriental Wash Painting:
• 1 Oriental Wash Painting: I. The Wind Washed Clouds 14:55
• 2 Oriental Wash Painting: II. The Noble Fragrance 31:26
• 3 Oriental Wash Painting: III. The Movement of Wash Painting 18:01
• 4 Oriental Wash Painting: IV. Blue Lotus 16:49
• Total Runtime 01:21:11

Info for Chang Ping: Oriental Wash Painting

Award-winning composer Chang Pings Oriental Wash Painting is a set of four concertos that showcases traditional and ancient Chinese instruments, each performed by renowned and influential soloists. The wash painting of the title implies a relationship between music and Chinese ink paintings masterpieces which are magnificent and unconstrained, revealing a noble personality and character. This recording captures the world premiere concert of these remarkable works at the China National Centre for the Performing Arts in Beijing.

China National Symphony Orchestra
Lin Tao, conductor

The China National Symphony Orchestra (CNSO)
was founded on the basis of the Central Philharmonic established in 1956. The orchestra is chartered and administered by the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People’s Republic of China with three affiliations: the orchestra, the chorus and the Beijing Concert Hall.

The orchestra combines virtuosity and musicality, performing a vast selection of repertoire, and champions works by contemporary Chinese composers. As a national entity, the orchestra undertakes major performances on significant national and diplomatic occasions such as the Beautiful China and Glorious Dream Concert in celebrating the 65th anniversary of establishing the People’s Republic of China and the Boao Forum for Asia among many others.

Throughout its history, the CNSO has established long-lasting relationships with many prestigious artists, performing almost 100 concerts per season. The orchestra has toured in major countries and regions in Europe, Asia, Australia, North America, presenting unforgettable performances to audiences worldwide.

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