4 World Dulcimers, World Dulcimer Family - Improvisation at Beijing Modern Music Festival 2023

Endless Elegance - A Symphony of Dulcimers | Yangqin Quartet Concert Performance
Welcome to the stunning musical fusion, "Endless Elegance," a piece written for the four major world systems of the Yangqin family, including Iran, Europe, India, and China. This intricate performance symbolizes the current development of Yangqin and reflects the traditional Chinese concept of "he yu tong."
Creative Supervisors: Prof. Hao Weiya & Prof. Liu Yuening
Performed by:
Xiong Junjie (Yangqin, Chinese Dulcimer)
Massoud Shamaeezadeh (Santur, Iranian Dulcimer)
Mi Xuanye (Santoor, Indian Dulcimer)
Matej Cíp (Cimbalom, European Dulcimer)
The piece adopts the theme of Mozart's Piano Sonata No. 11, K331, chosen to represent the dulcimers as a harmonica instrument, and explores its varying means of expression and musical connotations across different cultures.
This "no-spectrum" artwork was developed by the four soloists, each representing their instrument's unique system and style through improvisation. It highlights the meaning of "composition," derived from Latin "composition and synthesis," and asks how we can enrich this Western concept of music creation in a multicultural context.
"Endless Elegance" implies a beautiful blending of Eastern and Western cultures along the Silk Road, subtly influencing each other with an expectation for long-term future cooperation.
Immerse yourself in this incredible concert, showcasing a mastery of improvisation, playing without a score, relying on listening, tolerance, and mutual music cooperation. It is not just a performance but a demonstration of how music transcends boundaries and unites different cultures.
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[@gorg202]

very elegant. Cultures that have mastered the dulcimer are truly sophisticated.

[@CimbalomGuy]

thank you, we appreciate it!

[@contemporarydulcimer8448]

Wow. Awesome.

[@CimbalomGuy]

Thank you!

[@pintrest-xi8ig]

Glow in the dark bow tie? Magnificent playing. Thank you !

[@CimbalomGuy]

yes indeed, a collaboration I am extremely happy for! Thank you for your kind words!

[@toneczech]

Matěji, nemůžeš doplnit pod video kdo hrál a odkud? Zajímá mě to. Díky a hodně štěstí na Berklee.

[@CimbalomGuy]

Doplněno, díky! :)

[@mcfahk]

Marvellous playing. However, the cultures represented by each of those instruments have music so much more exciting than some 19th century ditty. To my ears at least. Don't listen to me though, I'm a grumpy old bastard. Great playing, thanks.

[@CimbalomGuy]

Thank you for sharing your perspective, and I must say, I agree with your observation. The cultures that birthed these instruments indeed have incredibly rich and diverse musical traditions, often far removed from 18th or 19th-century Western compositions. My participation in this event was an invitation, and the theme, including the specific choice of a Mozart idea, was crafted by the organizers. It was likely intended to provide a familiar and accessible bridge across various musical and cultural backgrounds present at the event. However, your comment has inspired me to think more deeply about the potential to explore and showcase the native music of each instrument. I believe it would make for a much more exciting and authentic expression of our shared musical heritage. Rest assured, I'll carry this thought with me into future performances. Your 'grumpy old bastard' wisdom is greatly appreciated! Thanks again for taking the time to comment and for your keen insight.