- 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
— 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.
30th June 1997
Discography
- LabelSony Classical
- Catalogue Number65819
- ConductorTan Dun
- EnsembleYip's Children's Choir / Imperial Bells Ensemble of China / Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra
- SoloistYo-Yo Ma (Cello)