Emsemble Music: Impressions of the Daliang Mountains
This work was commissioned by the Second Sichuan Folk Music Collection Program for Young Chinese Composers of Sichuan Conservatory of Music. It is the author's recollection of folk music collection in Daliang Mountain, as well as a reflection inspired by the poetry of Jidi Majia.
Daliang Mountain is vibrant and colorful. In my memories, there are mountains, clouds, as well as bright singing voices and dark faces.
"I dreamt of yellow
I dreamt of a thousand yellow umbrellas singing in the distant mountains
The yellow hem pulled the dancing sun
The yellow mouthpiece flashed bright wings
I dreamt of yellow
But I wouldn't not know
When did the beautiful and bright colors in this world
Stay on the ancient wooden vessels"
—Jidi Majia, "Colors Dreamt by Yi People"
This work premiered at the Sichuan Conservatory of Music, commissioned by the "Daliang Mountain Journey" concert for young composers.