DUNHUANG FANTASIA is a fascinating 12-minute drama inspired by art from grottoes in the ancient town of Dunhuang in western China. These frescoes preserve images of music and dance scenes, including t...
This piece takes its inspiration from the Chinese legends of great bells which spontaneously ring without being struck. It requires a variety of interesting techniques from the performer, including st...
After the theme on a slow Mongolian folk-tune is stated, there are nine variations that traverse different styles, keys, speeds, figurations, and durations. The work is perfect for concerts or as a te...
For SSAA unaccompanied - The texts are translations of ancient Chinese poems.
This opera in four acts is based on an ancient Chinese myth about a snake-shaped spirit that attains human form to experience love. The English libretto by Cerise Lim Jacobs sensitively adapts the sto...
For tenor solo and SATB unaccompanied. This is a poignant evocation of morning, opening and closing with a delicate, folk-like melody in the solo part supported by hums and vocalizing. A central episo...
gemCh (SATB) - Chorpart.
For violin, cello and pianoInspired by the sounds of ancient Chinese instruments Zhou Long has recreated an anicient ritual ensemble using a modern chamber configuration. This uniquely beautiful sound...