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- Tan Dun
Lament: Autumn Wind (1993)
- G Schirmer Inc (World)
- any six instruments
- any voice
- 15 min
- Traditional love song from the late Ming Dynasty
- Chinese
Programme Note
Lament: Autumn Wind was commissioned by the Scottish Early Music Consort. The combination of instruments is selected by the ensemble from recommended choices including recorder, sheng (a Chinese bamboo mouth organ), rebec, medieval violin, pipa (Chinese lute), and harp. However, other instruments may be used if so desired. The piece follows canonic patterns and evokes an aural effect of traditional China, bringing in performance techniques particular to the region. The text is taken from a Ming Dynasty (16th century) poem.