Bayanhar - Symphonic Poem, Opus 50 (1991)

Yellow River has been running with the Chinese history for more than 5000 years, and the source of this great river is Bayanhar mountain. Setting on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, melting snow flows down from Bayauhar along with stream of mountains bring gathered into a smaller river named Maqu, from there the source gains its strength becomes the mighty force of Yellow River.

This Symphonic Poem delineates the landscape of Byanhar in approximately four sections. The first section depicts the loftiness of the Bayanhar mountain; then a music of Tibetan dance with the sound of their horses begins the 2nd section. A blizzard follows this peaceful scene, but eventually, a pious hymn leads the symphonic poem to its glorious climax.

The composer dedicated this Symphonic Poem to his closest friend, Canadian conductor Tak-ng Lai. Since the premiere by the Niagara Youth Orchestra, conducted by Mr. Lai, this piece has been widely performed and warmly received, including a national award of Taiwan and great success with the Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra.
[Duration:20 min.]

Instrumentation:
Flauti piccolo, 2 Flauti, 2 Oboi, 2 Clarinetti in B flat, 2 Fagotti, 4 Corni in F,
3 Trombe in B flat, 3 Tromboni, 1 Tuba, 4 Timpani, Piatti, Triangl, Tamburo, G.C. Arpa and Strings.

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