Phases Of The Moon: Traditional Chinese Music

Various Artists (Artist)

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• SPARS Code: DDD
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B0000025JB
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #22,718 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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Customer Reviews

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand and beautiful, September 19, 2005

By	A Reader - See all my reviews

This is a selection of orchestral music, including some beautiful, grand and moving pieces, from all across China. It is played by a (communist) Chinese orchestra using traditional instruments, organised along modern (European) lines, and the resulting synthesis is one of enchanted magnificence and awe which truly reaches within the soul. It also conveys the mystery and potential of Chinese creativity and its powerful yet delicate beauty.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Modern Scores of Traditional Themes, October 30, 2007

By	Giordano Bruno (Wherever I am, I am.) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

I've been searching for a CD of uncompromising traditional/classical Chinese music. This is not it. Most of the tracks are 1950s and 1960s performances by The Chinese Broadcasting Traditional Instruments Orchestra, with up to 70 members indeed playing traditional instruments but not in traditional ensembles. Instead these are "orchestral" compositions of early Communist China, with obviously westernized musical structures. Still they are not all bad. In fact, a couple of tracks are quite enjoyable, equal to and rather comparable to the ballet suites of Aaron Copeland. On the other hand, a couple of tracks are pure Hollywood epic music, and for those misbegotten moons I'm deducted a star. But notice the price! If you have any taste for muiscal travel, go ahead, buy it! It's surely worth the chance.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A wonderful, relaxing collection of chinese music, September 28, 1999

By A Customer

I loved this CD!!! It was peaceful, relaxing and very enjoyable! I will recommend this CD to family and friends. It is the perfect instrumental CD for anytime of the day! Especially after a long day at work!