The Art of Chinese Xiao & Hulusi

Heart of the Dragon Ensemble

NXW 76161-2

Showcasing the sophisticated Chinese xiao and the Dai nation’s hulusi.

Multi-talented producer and musicianLi Jiang collaborates with Heart of the Dragon Ensemble – ARC’s top-selling Chinese group.

A unique combination of classic Chinese heritage, Dai nation folk history and western influence.

Showcasing a multitude of instruments (xiao, hulusi, guzheng, pipa, erhu, drum kits, bass, guitar, piano and ) played by stellar musicians such as HU Ruijun, QIU Zenghui Joanna, LI Ming, Victoria Hogan, Rhys Mingwei JIANG...

The Heart of the Dragon Ensemble and Chinese composer Jiang Li present an elegant union of ‘East meets West’, unveiling a wealth of Chinese art and culture to a broader audience. It showcases traditional Chinese music and literature via the sophisticated xiao, and the colourful Dai nation festivities with the hulusi. In addition, these two featured instruments are accompanied by the Chinese guzheng, pipa, erhu, and more, whilst seamlessly entwining with western drum kits, bass, guitar, piano and strings. The result is a beautifully blended combination of classic Chinese heritage, Dai nation folk history with western influences

CD

World music

Naxos

02-03-2022

636943716120