• Tan Dun
  • Song of Peace (from Heaven Earth Mankind) (1997)

  • G Schirmer Inc (World)
  • 2(2pic).21+bcl.1+cbn/4331/4perc/hp.pf/str (min 10.8.8.8.4)
  • children's chorus
  • Bianzhong Bells [opt]
  • 10 min

Programme Note

Song of Peace, which comes from the third movement of Symphony 1997 (Heaven Earth Mankind)(see More Info tab for link), blossoms with joyous melodies, although wartime's drums are not yet far in the past; children's voices, optimistic but worldwise, look to the future. Written in the spirit of Li Po and recalling Schiller's text to "Ode to Joy," Tan's anthem seeks the reunification of nature and soul in an enduring, harmonious world order.

— Mary Lou Humphrey

Media

Song of Peace - Voice
Symphony 1997 (Heaven Earth Mankind) for Cello Solo, Bian-zhong, Children's Chorus and Orchestra: Song of Peace - Voice

Scores

Reviews

This irrepressible song… has all the potential of becoming an international hit.
Mark Swed, Los Angeles Times
30th June 1997

Discography

Title Unavailable
  • Label
    Sony Classical
  • Catalogue Number
    65819
  • Conductor
    Tan Dun
  • Ensemble
    Yip's Children's Choir / Imperial Bells Ensemble of China / Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
  • Soloist
    Yo-Yo Ma (Cello)

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