Channel of China: China Connection – Violin Duos (Audio CD)

Product Information

UPC: 723385803096
Catalog Number: CCS SA 80309
Product Type: Audio CD – Stereo & DSD Surround (MULTI-CHANNEL)
Edition: Channel of China – China Connection
Artists:

• Zen Hu (胡铮) – Violin
• Ning Feng (宁峰) – Violin
  Label: Channel Classics Records
  Production & Distribution:
  Produced & distributed by Channel Cassics Records (Waaldijk 76, 4171 CG Herwijnen, The Netherlands)
  Manufactured in Austria, © 2009
  For more releases, visit www.channeldassics.com or www.sacdchina.com

Overview

"Channel of China: China Connection" is a unique and engaging audio CD that showcases a dynamic repertoire for two violins, masterfully performed by Zen Hu and Ning Feng. This release bridges Eastern sentiment with Western classical traditions, featuring works by renowned composers such as Béla Bartók, Paul Hindemith, and Sergei Prokofiev alongside contemporary compositions and original arrangements reflective of Chinese musical spirit.

The album’s track list includes:

• Early 20th-Century Gems:
  • Serbian Dance (塞尔维亚舞曲) – A lively opening movement.
  • Kanonische Variationen für zwei Violinen (1931) – A canonical set of variations for two violins.
  • Scherzo (谐曲) and Prelude and Canon (前奏与卡侬) – Showcasing intricate interplay.
  • Arabian Song (阿拉伯歌曲) – Selected from Bartók’s "44 Duos for Two Violins, Sz. 98, Book IV".
• Duo Compositions with Chinese Influences:
  • Silent Forests and Raving Wind (献给宁峰) – An evocative piece dedicated to Ning Feng.
• Classical Masterwork:
  • Sonata for Two Violins, op. 56 (双小提琴奏鸣曲) by Sergei Prokofiev, featuring multiple movements:
    • Andante cantabile (第一乐章 如歌的行板)
    • Allegro (第二乐章 快板)
    • Istrian Dance op. 15a (伊斯特拉舞曲, 2005)
    • III Commodo (quasi Allegretto) (第三乐章 从容的小快板)
    • IV Allegro con brio (第四乐章 欢快的快板)
• Additional Selections by Contemporary Chinese Artists:
  • Three Humoresques in Canonic Form (三首卡依风格幽默曲)
  • Scene of the Chinese Village (中国村落的景象)
  • Song of Emancipation (解放之歌)

With a total running time just under 61 minutes, this carefully curated compilation invites listeners to experience an extraordinary blend of international repertoire and Chinese musical aesthetics. The production offers high-fidelity digital sound (stereo multi-channel and DSD surround/5.0) that plays on all CD players, ensuring an immersive listening experience.

Chinese Translation – Overview (概述)

《中国情 – China Connection》是一张独具匠心的CD，呈现了由胡铮和宁峰两位小提琴家精湛演绎的双小提琴曲目。这张专辑融合了中西音乐传统，在展示贝拉·巴托克、保罗·亨德米特和谢尔盖·普罗科菲耶夫等世界著名作曲家的经典之作的同时，也融入了充满中国情怀的当代作品和原创编排。

专辑曲目包括：

• 20世纪初的经典之作：
  • 《塞尔维亚舞曲》 – 充满活力的开篇。
  • 《双小提琴卡依变奏曲》(1931) – 结构严谨的变奏曲集。
  • 《谐曲》和《前奏与卡侬》 – 展现了乐器间精妙的对话。
  • 《阿拉伯歌曲》 – 选自巴托克《44首小提琴二重奏》（作品SZ98 第四集）。
• 融入中国元素的二重奏作品：
  • 《林欲静而风不止》 – 献给宁峰的一曲充满情感的作品。
• 经典奏鸣曲：
  • 由谢尔盖·普罗科菲耶夫创作的《双小提琴奏鸣曲》(作品56)，包括以下乐章：
    • 第一乐章：如歌的行板
    • 第二乐章：快板
    • 伊斯特拉舞曲(op.15a, 2005)
    • 第三乐章：从容的小快板
    • 第四乐章：欢快的快板
• 中国当代艺术家的额外选段：
  • 《三首卡依风格幽默曲》
  • 《中国村落的景象》
  • 《解放之歌》

整张专辑总时长接近61分钟，以高清数字化音质呈现（立体多声道及DSD环绕/5.0技术），适用于所有标准CD播放器，为您带来沉浸式的听觉体验。

Product Features

Format & Packaging

• Format: Audio CD
• Audio Quality: Stereo Multi-Channel & DSD Surround (5.0)
• Packaging: Jewel case with a comprehensive booklet containing texts in both English and Chinese, offering insights into the compositions and performance information.

Content Highlights

• International Repertoire:
  Featuring works from Hungarian, German, and Russian composers interwoven with selections reflecting Chinese musical emotion.
• Dual Violin Artistry:
  Brilliant interpretations by Zen Hu and Ning Feng, whose technical mastery and expressive phrasing bring out the nuances of each piece.
• Bilingual Booklet:
  Includes detailed liner notes in English and Chinese to better appreciate the context and background of each composition.
• High-Fidelity Digital Sound:
  Enjoy the superior sound quality provided by state-of-the-art audio technology that ensures every nuance is captured.

Interesting Facts

• Cultural Synthesis:
  The album exemplifies a successful blend of Eastern musical sentiment and Western classical forms, making it a cultural bridge between differing musical traditions.
• Renowned Composers:
  The repertoire spans works by Béla Bartók, Paul Hindemith, and Sergei Prokofiev—each contributing distinct stylistic elements to the overall narrative.
• Dedicated Performances:
  Special pieces such as Silent Forests and Raving Wind highlight personal dedications, adding a layer of emotional depth to the performance.
• Modern Production Techniques:
  Recorded using advanced digital technology, this release ensures an authentic and immersive listening experience even on conventional CD players.

Chinese Translation – Interesting Facts (趣味点)

• 文化融合：
  此专辑成功融合了东方音乐情怀与西方古典形式，形成了一座跨越不同音乐传统的文化桥梁。
• 著名作曲家：
  曲目精选涵盖了贝拉·巴托克、保罗·亨德米特和谢尔盖·普罗科菲耶夫等著名作曲家的作品，各具特色，共同构筑了丰富的音乐叙事。
• 献身表演：
  像《林欲静而风不止》这样的专门献曲，增添了表演的情感深度和个人色彩。
• 现代录音技术：
  采用先进的数字音频技术录制，即使在标准CD播放器上，也能呈现真实而沉浸的听觉体验。

Publishers

Produced and distributed by Channel Cassics Records under the Channel of China series. All booklet texts are provided bilingually in English and Chinese.
For further information, visit:

• www.channeldassics.com
• www.sacdchina.com

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