Chinasong

et al Gang Chen (Composer) (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 26, 2002)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Delos Records
• ASIN: B00007FE3T
• Also Available in: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #112,615 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Chinasong

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true work of art., October 5, 2003

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L. C - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chinasong (Audio CD)

Once in a while, one leaves the performance in complete awe and is unable to find the words to laud it to the extent it deserves. The Shanghai Quartet's recent new CD titled "ChinaSong" arranged by its violinist Yi-Wen Jiang was a true work of art.

Each piece was played to perfection. Classics in the Chinese folk music repertoire, they are recognizable from the first strains of each piece. I am certain the Quartet's performance of these classics evoked compelling emotions in many listeners. It would have been difficult not to have felt something stir within. There is no way I can overstate the brilliance of these showings.

Shanghai Quartet is technically flawless. However, to me, that accounted for only part of the sheer wonder of its performance. The Quartet distinguishes itself with its sound, which is mellifluous, intimate and at the same time, immensely passionate. It has the rare ability to sound like one whole while retaining the individuality of each performer and his instrument. Four distinct sounds as one, I was completely enthralled.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great CD!!!, June 13, 2003

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JJ Johnson (Chicago, IL) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Chinasong (Audio CD)

One of the best Chinese Albums I have ever heared. Smart arrangements, beautiful music played by a world class quartet.

16 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Disc., February 4, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Chinasong (Audio CD)

...this is an album by the Shanghai Quartet. All of the folk tunes on it were arranged by one of the two violinists in the group, Yiwen Jiang. The tunes are masterfully arranged, beautifully recorded, and expertly performed by this group of supreme expressive calibur. It's a great disc! ...