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1. Symphonic Poem on Three Notes – Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
2. Orchestral Theatre – Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
3. Concerto for Orchestra – Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
A wonderful Album capturing the energy and creativity of Tan Dun. Dun uses a plethora of percussive and other effects � not the least of them being rhythmic vocalisations from the orchestra � to propel the piece forward. Clearly the members of the Hong Kong Philharmonic are having a ball and the effect is often thrilling.
Understandably from a composer who remains associated in the minds of most in the West with his score for the movie Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon, the Symphonic Poem is distinctly cinematographic, while the 18-minute Orchestral Theatre is driven largely by the theatricality of great percussive outbursts, calling to mind the cacophonous chaos of Chinese New Year celebrations. Again plenty of vocalisations from the orchestra (only the male members, it would seem) in a bid to, as Tan puts it in his booklet-notes, �have outrageous music imageries meet my mystic philosophy and melt into the rice fields of my memory�. Hmmm!
With the 35-minute Concerto for Orchestra we encounter Tan in true concert mode � although he still cannot resist rhythmic vocal (and physical) interjections from his orchestra; and, being inspired by the journeying of Marco Polo, it retains a distinctly programmatic flavour. More importantly, it gives us a chance to experience the splendid Hong Kong Philharmonic at its most assured. Among the glories are the delicate trombones which set the whole work into motion and outstanding virtuoso exhibitions from oboe and clarinet in the atmospheric third movement (�The Raga of the Desert�). This is a vivid demonstration of true orchestral virtuosity, with Tan Dun�s experimental effects superbly realised, and all captured in fulsome sound from what is, after all, the local record label.
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Hope you enjoy!