The Rising Moon: Xia Bing Gu Zheng Solo Album
月兒高: 夏冰古箏獨奏專輯
Available now from CD Baby
With ‘The Rising Moon’ you’ll step back into history, and experience the rare opportunity to hear the soulful music of a world renowned Gu Zheng virtuoso, Ms. Bing Xia. You'll hear the sounds of breezes in swaying pine trees, streams rushing down the mountain and fishermen singing on the seas.
Gu Zheng (Chinese Zither) is a Chinese string-instrument with at least 2500 years of history, and its 21 strings and over 5 feet long body have inspired countless songs and melodies. It is without any doubt the most prominent and popular instrument in both classic and folk music in China. Ms. Bing Xia, a prominent Gu Zheng virtuoso and educator, has played numerous solo and concert performances, include solo performances at the Kennedy Center.
1. High Mountains and Flowing Waters 高山流水
2. The Moon Shines over Jian-Chang City 建昌月
3. Rainbow Song 小霓裳曲
4. Autumn Moon Meets Placid Lake 平湖秋色
5. The Water Festival 潑水
6. Spring Comes to the Snowy Mountains 雪山春曉
7. Dancing Song of the Yao Tribe 瑤族舞曲
8. Fisherman’s Song at Dusk 漁舟唱晚
9. The Rising Moon 月兒高
10. Battle the Typhoon 戰颱風
Listen to a selection of these amazing songs on CD Baby.
Music from the Rising Moon is featured on our Moving with the Tao Qigong DVD.