Xian Xinghai - The Yellow River Piano Concerto (Audio + Score)

The Yellow River Piano Concerto (黃河鋼琴協奏曲) Based on The Yellow River Cantata (黃河大合唱) by Xian Xinghai (洗星海) (1905-1945) arranged by Yin Chengzong (殷承宗), Chu Wanghua (儲望華), Sheng Lihong (盛禮洪) and Liu Zhuang (劉莊 ). 00:00 1. Prelude. The Song of the Yellow River Boatman ( 黃河船夫曲) “The Song of the Yellow River Boatmen“ describes the momentum of the terrifying waves of the Yellow River and uses the rapid chromatic crescendo and long rolls of the timpani and cymbals typical of the revolutionary operas. 03:44 2. Ode to the Yellow River (黃河頌) The original heroic tenor solo melody of the “Ode to the Yellow River“ is sung in praise of the history and presence of the Yellow River, signifying the cultural pride of the Chinese. This broad Chi