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Piano Board => Student's Corner => Topic started by: ryan2189 on December 09, 2006, 05:14:43 AM

Title: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: ryan2189 on December 09, 2006, 05:14:43 AM

Looking to try something new and different in respect to a oriental composition that is moderately advanced. Does anyone know of any noteworthy oriental composers that I could look into? I am guessing that I am thinking of more modern pieces that still infuse that traditional flare that is so unique and different to the culture. I just refreshed myself by listening to Yundi Li's performance of Sunflowers. Music like that appeals to me, but I would like to play something that is not nearly as difficult.  :D

Title: Re: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: kony on December 09, 2006, 09:11:48 AM

sunflowers is not difficult.. in fact, i'll say that it is quite sight-readable due to complete tonality and lack of complex rhythmss.

Title: Re: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: jepoy on December 09, 2006, 02:06:05 PM

by oriental, do you mean chinese-like compositions or would any Asian composition do? I can recommend some Filipino pieces, both traditional and modern, if you're interested. I think crazy for ivan plays a splendid repertoire of Filipino pieces as well.

Title: Re: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: desordre on December 09, 2006, 04:57:53 PM

 Dear Ryan:
 In my modest and ocidental opinion, the greatest asian composer is Toru Takemitsu.
 Best!

Title: Re: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: mephisto on December 09, 2006, 05:05:01 PM

His music just amazing!

Title: Re: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: ryan2189 on December 09, 2006, 10:18:48 PM

kony
after finding the sheet music and taking a look at it, I do agree with you. Getting those trills right might be challenging, but I undertsand where your coming from.

jepoy
I am open to anything and would gladly like to hear your suggestions.  :D There are many styles I have yet to experience. At the same time, I think that I was oiriginally gearing my question towards Chinese style. Nevertheless, I would love to hear some Filipino music. Maybe it is what I have been looking for  ;D

desordre
wow. Takemitsu's compositions are so breathtaking. I really liked the Waltz and the "A flock descends into the pentagonal garden" His piano compositions seem a little to awkward to me. Maybe I am thinkg about something more traditional sounding. Still, I think I need to add him to my CD collection  ;)

Title: Re: oriental composers/compositions
Post by: cubber on December 09, 2006, 10:22:27 PM

chua wang-hua - three fantasies on chinese folk melodies

click on the link to listen:
https://www.stuartandsons.com/movie.html