Sep 19, 2019
Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon (彩云追月) arranged by Wang Jianzhong (王建中) performed by Li Yundi (李云迪). 1975.
Colourful Clouds Chasing the Moon has its origins in the Qing Dynasty as a Cantonese style folk song. In 1935, it was arranged into a piece for Chinese orchestra by Nie Er (聂耳) and Ren Guang (任光), and then later in 1975 arranged for piano. The melody of this piece flows smoothly and almost has a spiritual quality to it.
Wang Jianzhong (1933-2016) was a Chinese composer. He graduated from Shanghai Conservatory of Music, and later became known for composing many piano pieces inspired by Chinese folk songs, such as this one.
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